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Faith meets Faith - Mark Heim |
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Faith Meets Faith –
On Earth and in Heaven?A Weekend with Mark Heim,
Professor of Christian Theology
Andover Newton Theological School October 26 – 28, 2007
First Congregational Church
Guilford, CT |  Prof. Mark Heim
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Our Wilcox Lecture weekend this year will help us with one of the major religious and cultural questions of our time: in the context of our diverse world, how shall Christians think about other religions and salvation? This issue and all those that come in its wake are not merely matters of personal curiosity; today such deep and critical theological questions are filling our political, cultural and religious world.
In response to these questions, there have been three common approaches:
Pluralists believe that there are many paths – religious and non-religious – to salvation
Inclusivists believe that Christ is the Savior and that His salvation is given not only to Christians but also to faithful people of other traditions
Exclusivists believe salvation is offered only to those who accept Christ
In this long-standing and rather stuck discussion, Prof. Heim offers one of the most thoughtful, compelling and helpful contributions today. We will be led into his insights as we move beyond simplistic reactions and take on questions such as, “What is salvation? What does each religion offer to save us from? What sort of salvation does each religion lead us to?” In probing here Mark will help us untangle these difficult religious and cultural issues of our time.
FRIDAY EVENING7:00 What to do with Religions?
8:30 Discussion
SATURDAY*9:30 Many Dreams Fulfilled
11:00 A Christian Understanding of the Religions
12:30 Lunch
1:15 What about Salvations?
* Discussion after each presentation
SUNDAY8:30 & 10:00am worship, Dr. Rev. Mark Heim preaching
11:15 Sermon Talkback and Discussion
Mark Heim is a professor of Christian Theology at Andover Newton Theological School and has published two books on these topics: Salvations: Truth and Difference in Religion and The Depth of Riches: A Trinitarian Theology of Religious Ends. He has studied and taught in the U.S. and India and has lectured in China, Europe, Thailand and Fiji. His most recent book is Saved From Sacrifice: A Theology of the Cross.
To register, call 203-453-5249 or email
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Friday and Sunday: free. Saturday fee: $15 includes lunch (scholarships available)
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