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Symposium on Reformed Christianity and Social Ethics

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Symposium on Reformed Christianity and Social Ethics
March 13-14, 2019

 Please note that Taylor Branch’s keynote lecture scheduled for tomorrow evening has been cancelled
because of unexpected health issues.

Please see the revised schedule below.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 

2-4 p.m. Registration
Spencer Lobby, Chambers Building
4:30 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Lecture
C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
Lecture: Doug Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor in Reformed Theology and Justice, "A Vibrant Legacy: Reformed Tradition and Liberal Arts Education"

5:45-7:45 p.m. Reception and dinner for registered guests
Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
8 p.m. Lecture and Panel: The Reformed Tradition and Liberal Arts Education
The Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union

Lecture: John Kuykendall '59, President Emeritus, Davidson College, “A Window of Stained Glass”

Panel Discussion: Rob Spach ‘84, College Chaplain, Davidson College, Sarah Kromer ’90, Executive Director, In Christ Supporting Ministries, Charlotte, NC, Chris Currie ’97, Pastor and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, LA
Katherine Cooke Kerr ’93, Senior Associate Pastor for Congregational Ministry and Care, First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Thursday, March 14, 2019 
9-9:30 a.m.

Coffee and Donuts
C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union

9:30-10:30 a.m. Presentations and Panel discussion – The Church and Social Engagement
C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
Jerry Cannon, Pastor, C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC, Bridgett Green, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Austin Presbyterian Seminary, Austin, TX
Roger Gench, Senior Pastor, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, NY
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Panel discussion – The Reformed Tradition and Religious Plurality
C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
Matt Samson, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Latin American Studies, Davidson College
Syed Rizwan Zamir, Associate Professor of Religion, Davidson College, Richard Boyce ’77, Academic Dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus, and Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
Noon Closing Luncheon
C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
Doug Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor in Reformed Theology and Justice, Davidson College

For additional information or questions about the Symposium, please contact
Suzanne Grzeszczak at sugrzeszczak@davidson.edu.