February 28: The Future of Christianity in the 21st Century
By the middle of the century, Christianity will be dominated by diverse and dynamic communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Its theology, social ethics and worship will reflect this historic shift. One of the most important scholars of global Christianity gives content and perspective to these trends. This concluding session of Butler’s Faith and Vocation series will feature Dr. Philip Jenkins, historian and professor of humanities at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of a leading work about contemporary Christianity, The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity (2002). Commenting will be: The Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, executive director of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis, a leader in the World Council of Churches and a frequent visitor to churches in the global South, especially Africa; Dr. Michael Miller, professor of theology and director of cross-cultural and international programs at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.
When: Tuesday February 28, 7:00 pm
Where: Butler University Krannert Room of Clowes Memorial Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave.
Admission is free, BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED and available at the Clowes Memorial Hall box office and Ticketmaster*. There is a limit of two tickets per person. For more information contact Judith Cebula, Director, Center for Faith and Vocation, at (317) 923-7252.
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