"The goal of the URC Institute is to provide learning opportunities in theology, history, apologetics, mission, and culture, so that our personal faith in Jesus Christ is clarified and strengthened. In this way we hope, along with the Apostle Paul, that the barriers to spiritual growth are removed by the truth of Scripture resulting in a personal and dynamic witness in all areas of our lives. ."
This Fall at the URC Institute
Is Doubt America’s New Religion? Biblical Truth and Conversations on the Emergent Church with D.A. Carson
Is it okay to seek but never find? Is Biblical truth outmoded in a postmodern culture?
On October 6-8 the University Reformed Church of East Lansing, in conjunction with the URC Institute, is pleased to welcome a careful and informed assessment of the “emerging church” by respected author and scholar Donald A. Carson, PhD.
The “emerging church” movement has generated a lot of excitement and exerts an astonishingly broad influence. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy? Who are the leaders and what are they saying?
Beginning with talks about the nature of Doubt (Friday, 7 PM), an examination of the reliability of the Old Testament scriptures (Saturday, 9 AM) and culminating in a debate with an emergent church leader, Carson will attempt to unpack the theological implications of being a follower of Christ in a postmodern culture.
D. A. Carson not only gives those who may be unfamiliar with it a perceptive introduction to the emerging church movement, but also includes a skillful assessment of its theological views. Carson addresses some troubling weaknesses of the movement frankly and thoughtfully, while at the same time recognizing that it has important things to say to the rest of Christianity. Carson strives to provide a perspective that is both honest and fair.
D. A. Carson (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author of over 45 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God, and is general editor of Telling the Truth and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world.
Anyone interested in the future of the church in a rapidly changing world will want to be a part of this exciting weekend of presentations. For more information, please contact the University Reformed Church office at 517.351.6810.