North Park Theological Seminary
3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625-4895

A gathering for theologians, pastors, activists and others
to develop the insights of mimetic theory toward the
formation of a Christian theology and practice of peace.
A time to dialogue with one another and with . . .

John E. Phelan, Jr. on Theology and the Bible
President, Dean and Professor of Biblical Literature, North Park Theological Seminary

Vern Redekop on Christian Community
Assistant Professor and Director of the Masters’ Program in Conflict Resolution
St. Paul University, Ottawa
Author of From Violence to Blessing: How an Understanding of Deep-rooted Conflict
Can Open Paths of Reconciliation

Stephanie Perdew VanSlyke on Liturgy
Ph.D. Candidate in Liturgical Studies and Christian Origins
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Senior Pastor, First Congregational Church, UCC, Wilmette IL

SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM:  The program will begin on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 25, and end with lunch on Thursday, May 27, 2010.  A plenary presentation by each speaker will be followed by personal reflection and small and large group dialogue. Worship and prayer, interest groups, social gatherings, free time and a brief business meeting will complete the schedule.  Theology and Peace is a gathering for those interested in developing mimetic theory in the context of the Christian tradition, rather than an introduction to this work.

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