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On Thursday, October 14, Associate Professor of Moravian Theology and Ministry and Director of the Center for Moravian Studies Craig Atwood will present Heretics, Pacifists, and Teachers:
What We Can Learn from the Old Moravian Brethren. The lecture is part of the Bethlehem Conference on Moravian History & Music at Moravian College.
Craig's lecture will explore the question, "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.
Craig has recently co-authored the Handbook of Denominations in the United States: 13th Edition. This is the third edition of the resource book that he has written. The Handbook of Denominations objectively provides information, such as historical background, doctrines, and polity, on denominational groupings in the U.S..
For more information about the Moses Lectures in Moravian Studies, or to register for the lecture, click here. |
