Acton University

July 01, 2009

Praise for Acton University

Acton University has been over for almost two weeks now. A testimony to what a great experience it is can be found on a blog, A Voice in the Wilderness, by R.J. Continue Reading...

June 22, 2009

I had the privilege of lecturing at last week’s Acton University on the topic of Lutheran Social Ethics. In preparing for that session, I was struck again at just how “Lutheran” Dietrich Bonhoeffer sounds every time I read him. Continue Reading...

June 22, 2009

Pope Benedict’s Encyclical and a New World Economic Order

In the midst of the release of his expected encyclical, Pope Benedict is calling for a new world economic order; a model that is “more attentive to the demands of solidarity and more respectful of human dignity.” Continue Reading...

June 19, 2009

Acton University Audio

Here are the first two audio clips I have to share with you from Acton University: Wednesday Night Opening Speech: Rev. Robert Sirico, Thoughts on Human Dignity Thursday Night Keynote: Dr. Continue Reading...

June 18, 2009

Acton University Blog Roundup, Days 1 & 2

Today began the second full day of classes at Acton U, and while the conference has been very busy, a few of the bloggers present have had a chance to post some reflections, reactions, and notes. Continue Reading...

June 16, 2009

Live from Acton University 2009

Today marks the opening of the much-anticipated Acton University 2009, a four-day conference exploring the intellectual foundations of a free society, held annually in downtown Grand Rapids. In these troubled economic times, this conference is more relevant and valuable than ever, featuring a diverse schedule of over 50 courses dealing with economics, Christian theology and social thought, philosophy, and business. Continue Reading...

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