Friends, Open and Relational Theologies group sessions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings at AAR/SBL. Below are the details. Please plan to attend! 1. Theme: John B. Cobb, Jr.: Work and Legacy (co-sponsored with other groups) Thomas Oord, Northwest Nazarene University, Presiding Saturday, Nov. 22 - 9:00 AM-11:30 AM John B. Cobb, Jr., has exerted extraordinary influence on how scholars think about a wide range of topics. In addition to being a foremost spokesman for process theology, Cobbs work on economics, liberal theology, postmodernism, ecology, Wesleyan theology, politics, metaphysics, feminism, religious pluralism, science and religion, and more is remarkable. Cobb has authored more than 50 books, co-established a major theological center for research, and is recognized around the world as an extraordinary scholar of transdisciplinary studies. His stamp on theology -- especially in America and China -- is indelible. As Cobb nears his 90th birthday (Feb. 2015), this quad-sponsored session honors his intellectual legacy. Panelists explore Cobbs contributions to many subjects, and Cobb will be present in the session to respond. Panelists: Philip Clayton, Claremont School of Theology Catherine Keller, Drew University Gary J. Dorrien, Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary Michael Lodahl, Point Loma Nazarene University Marit Trelstad, Pacific Lutheran University Jay McDaniel, Hendrix College Responding: John B. Cobb, Jr. 2. Theme: Twentieth Anniversary of Book, The Openness of God (IVP Academic, 1994) Brenda Colijn, Ashland Theological Seminary, Presiding Sunday, Nov. 23 - 9:00 AM-11:30 AM In 1994, The Openness of God hit bookshelves and created a stir. Co-written by Clark Pinnock, Richard Rice, John Sanders, William Hasker, and David Basinger, the book offered a biblical challenge to the traditional understanding of God. The position advocated by the co-authors said God grants freedom to humans, is involved in genuine interaction with creation, takes risks, and does not know the future exhaustively. What has come to be called open theism was born. Since 1994, the open theism movement has been criticized variously. But open theology has grown and expanded in ways the original authors could have never imagined. It has become one of the major theological options embraced by those in religious academia, in local Christian congregations, in philosophical circles, and has influenced the science and theology discussion. In this session, three of The Openness of God authors and three respondents talk about what has transpired before and after the book was published 20 years ago. The authors reflect on where open theology has come and where it might be going. Respondents address particular questions about open theologys relationship to the Church, the academy, and various sciences. Panelists: Richard Rice, Loma Linda University John Sanders, Hendrix College David Basinger, Roberts Wesleyan College Responding: Bethany Sollereder, University of Exeter Timothy Moore Thomas Oord, Northwest Nazarene University Business Meeting: Thomas Oord, Northwest Nazarene University
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