Scripture and Theology Colloquium - Paul and Grace
Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto
What is the nature of God’s grace as gift? What part does it play in how the apostle Paul describes salvation? If grace is freely given to those who do not deserve it, does this mean that grace is completely unconditional or is this to misunderstand grace? How does grace as the gift of God empower the transformation of individuals and the life of the church? And how does it establish patterns of giving as well as receiving in the Christian life?
These questions, which reflect the importance down the centuries of grace as a theme in the church’s proclamation of the gospel, have again come into renewed focus through John Barclay’s landmark study, Paul and the Gift (2015).
This event is intended particularly for graduate students, professors and theologically engaged pastors and lay leaders.
The Colloquium will be held in Founders' Chapel, and registration is capped at 90.
Please register here. (Please note: students receive a discounted registration cost.)
Speakers
- John Barclay (Durham)
- Barbara Pitkin (Stanford)
- Jonathan Linebaugh (Samford)
- James Pedlar (Tyndale)
- Stephen Chester (Wycliffe)
Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration
Coffee, tea, light refreshments
9:30 a.m. Stephen Chester
Introduction: John Barclay’s New Perspective on Grace and why it matters
9:45 a.m. John Barclay
The Incongruity of Grace: A Further Exploration
10:45 a.m. Stephen Chester
Response to John Barclay
11:15 a.m. Coffee Break
11:30 a.m. Barbara Pitkin
“Radical Paul, Radical Grace in the Theology of Sebastian Franck”
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Jonathan Linebaugh
“You Broke the Ancient Law": Creation and New Creation as Incongruous Gift
2:30 p.m. James Pedlar
“The Perfections of Grace and Christian Perfection": Wesley Among the Protestants
3:30 p.m. Coffee
3:45 p.m. Panel Discussion
4:30 p.m. Closing
About the Colloquium
The Scripture and Theology Colloquium is a semi-annual gathering of faculty, pastors, students, and others who are interested in exploring the dynamic interactions of scripture and theology. Featuring a selection of world-class experts, the colloquia will alternate in focus, sometimes addressing larger theological topics and other times considering a specific book or chapter of the Bible.
