Sponsored by our member, the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (325 CE). This Council, and that of Constantinople (381 CE), defined the Trinitarian theology of the Christian Church for centuries to come. But it also marked the alliance of Church and Empire in a socio-cultural reality called Christendom. Some churches, even today, want to “Christianize” their nation with the protection and approval of government.
The old paradigm of a state supported Christendom, however, has disappeared, and most scholars and church leaders argue that we are in a new era that frees the Church to witness to the gospel and serve to the world in more faithful ways. How does reclaiming Nicene theology, liturgy, and practice help renew and reform the Church for a changing and diverse world? Our panelists will address this question.
Our Distinguished Panelists are:
Dr. Robin Darling Young
Ordinary Professor of Church History, Catholic University of America School of Theology and Religious Studies
“Early Christian Synods as a Forum for Heated Dialogue”
Fr. Christiaan Kappes
Academic Dean, Professor of Liturgical and Dogmatic Theology, Byzantine Catholic Seminary of St. Cyril and Methodius
“Nicaea and Liturgical Life”
Dr. Kyle Lambelet
Associate Professor of Ethics, Virginia Theological Seminary
“The resurrection of the Dead as a Challenge to Contemporary Politics”
Dr. Natalia Marandiuc
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, United Lutheran Seminary
“Nicaea Re-examined”
This virtual event will take place Monday, October 7, with this schedule:
- 7 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction,
- 7:05 – Panelist Presentations
- 7:55 – Panel Discussion, and Q & A with audience
- 8:25 – Faculty Groups Meet (Bible, History, Theology, Ethics, Practical Theology,, and more).
- 9:00 – Reconvene and Reports from Facility Groups.
- 9:15 – Adjourn
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Virtual Faculties' Convocation - October 7, 2024
RSVP form closes on Monday, October 7 at 3 p.m. ET.