Lipscomb University to feature discussion on Seeking the Peace of the City:
Citizens
Lipscomb University’s Conversations program will
present “Seeking the Peace of the City: Citizens” April 9, at 7:30 p.m., in
the Student Center, located at 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville.
The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend.
The second discussion in a series of informal conversations hosted
by Lipscomb faculty, this event will examine the ways in which citizens
“seek the peace of the city,” or influence the world with the teachings of
Christ. Discussions will be based on Duane K. Friesen’s book Seeking the
Peace of the City: Artists, Citizens, Philosophers. Participants will
explore the question of what responsibility, if any, Christians have for
influence as it relates to the quest to integrate faith and learning. Dr.
Steve Flatt, university president, and Dr. Mary Morris, assistant professor
of education and director of the Center for Character Development, will
continue the discussion of Christian influence by focusing on the role of
citizens. Refreshments will be provided.
The theme of this year’s Conversations series is “Society, Suffering, and Solutions.” The student-directed program is designed to help
students be critical thinkers in and out of the classroom.
Lipscomb University’s Conversations program will
present “International Issues in Suffering” April 12, at 7:30 p.m., in
Shamblin Theatre, located at 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to
attend.
International students will comprise a panel to discuss issues of
culture, poverty, and hope in their home countries. The audience will be
divided into small groups after the presentation, in which they will have
the opportunity to speak with the student panelists in greater detail about
these issues. This event is in conjunction with the university’s
International Square Fair. Refreshments from a variety of cultures will be
provided.
Lipscomb University’s Conversations program will
present “Seeking the Peace of the City: Philosophers” April 16, at 7:30
p.m., in the Student Center, located at 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to
attend.
The last in a series of informal conversations hosted by Lipscomb
faculty, this event will examine the ways in which philosophers “seek the
peace of the city,” or influence the world with the teachings of Christ.
Discussions will be based on Duane K. Friesen’s book Seeking the Peace of
the City: Artists, Citizens, Philosophers. Participants will explore the
question of what responsibility, if any, Christians have for influence as it
relates to the quest to integrate faith and learning. Dr. Bill Collins,
professor of philosophy, and Dr. Rubel Shelly, minister at Woodmont Hills
Church of Christ, will focus on how philosophers can influence the world
with Christian teaching. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Katie Boyer at 615-279-6661 or
800-333-4358, ext. 6661, or e-mail boyerka@lipscomb.edu.
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