October 14, 2010
Thursday
Dinner: 6–7pm
Lecture: 7–8pm
Saal
Bahnson Center
60 W. Locust Street
Bethlehem, PA
Program Fee: Free
or Program & Dinner Fee: $20
Includes
dinner and lectures
Contact Hours: 1.5 (.15 CEU)
 Streaming video available
| Bahnson Center is accessible for individuals with mobility impairments. Moravian Theological Seminary encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Amanda Griesser at 610-861-1519 at least one week prior to the event. |
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What is “Moravian” about Moravian Theological Seminary and the Moravian Church in North America? The word “Moravian” makes a direct connection between these modern institutions and the Czech Reformation that took place in Moravia and Bohemia during the 15th century, but can we also identity a distinctive Moravian theological tradition? The early Moravians, known as the Unity of the Brethren, practiced tolerance and were a voice of reason in a violent age. Certain aspects of the Unity were clearly medieval, but in many ways, the Unity charted the course for modern Christianity. It was a voluntary community of believers that tried to live according to the simple teachings of Christ.
| The 2010 Moses Lectures will explore several distinctive features of old Moravian theology that can enrich the entire church in the 21st century, including: |
| • The continual quest for truth |
| • Distinguishing between essentials, ministerials, and non-essentials |
| • The Church as a voluntary community |
| • Faith completed in love |
| • A pedagogical view of faith |
| • Following the Prince of Peace |
| Streaming video for this event is available via a high-speed Internet connection. Watch the lectures live from your own computer, and interact with the speaker by email, IM or text message. Details |
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