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Reformation Day at Emory 2009

Each year the Candler School of Theology celebrates Reformation Day with special events that culminate in an evening concert. This year's events take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

The 22nd annual Reformation Day at Emory program will take as its theme, "Luther and the Education of Youth,” and include lectures, musical presentations, and worship, culminating in an evening concert that features the performance of Bach’s Cantata 126, based on the chorale, "Keep us, O’ Lord, in thy Word," at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. All events are free of charge and open to the public.

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.	Registration and Reception Formal Lounge, Cannon Chapel
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.	"Luther and the Reformation of Pedagogy" Christopher B. Brown, Assistant Professor of Church History, Boston University School of Theology Sanctuary, Cannon Chapel
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.	Chapel Service Bp. H. Julian Gordy, Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Sanctuary, Cannon Chapel
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.	“Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus: Hymns of Education and Formation” Rev. Barbara Day Miller, Assistant Dean of Worship and Music and Assistant Professor in the Practice of Liturgy; and The Candler Singers Please make reservations for the luncheon by calling 404.727.6352 or emailing candleralum@emory.edu. Cox Hall, 3rd Floor Dining Hall
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	"Luther, Learning, and Literacy" Jonathan Strom, Associate Professor of Church History, Candler School of Theology, Emory University Sanctuary, Cannon Chapel
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.	Refreshments & Break Formal Lounge, Cannon Chapel
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	“Does Luther Make Sense?” Jean Bethke Elshtain, Laura Spelman Rockefeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, Divinity School, University of Chicago Sanctuary, Cannon Chapel
4:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Invitation to tour the exhibit, Scripture for the Eyes: Bible Illustration in Netherlandish Prints of the Sixteenth Century Carlos Museum
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Kessler Reformation Concert Eric Nelson, conductor; Emory University Concert Choir, Soloists, Orchestra; Sarah Hawbecker, organist Emerson Concert Hall, Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

.5 CEUs will be awarded to those who request continuing education credit. To receive credit, participants must attend all Reformation Day events, print and submit the request form at http://www.pitts.emory.edu/community/alumni/CEU_Request_Form.pdf along with a $10 payment (checks made payable to Emory University) to Pitts Theology Library, 505 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. A certificate of attendance will be mailed following the event.

Refer questions or comments to Pat Graham.

Information about events from previous years is available online »