Thursday Nights
Bono in Africa
On selected Thursday nights, we host "Conversations in Lived Theology: offering the freedom to seek ways to have theology make a difference in our world". These conversations are intended for grad students and upper undergrads as well as interested community members to discuss issues in Lived Theology. Our goal is to allow opportunities for theology to be practically applied in the midst of the strain of academic study. In keeping with our vision of theological engagement with faith and its social expressions, we hosted two conversations during the Fall Semester and are planning for two in the Spring. Check back for more information regarding Thursdsay Nights in Spring 2010.
Conversations will be held at the Bonhoeffer House, 1841 University Circle, at 7:30pm. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Email livedtheology@virginia.edu with any questions.
Upcoming conversations:
- Thursday, March 18, 2010
"From the Mountains to the Shore: Immigrant Labor and the Search for Justice in Virginia"
with Tim Freilich, Legal Director, Legal Aid Justice Center -- Immigrant Advocacy Program
Tim earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his law degree at UVa's School of Law, where he received the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Public Service.
Past conversations:
- Thursday, February 18, 2010
"Challenging the Culture of Debt:
Religious voices and the financial crisis"
with Rachel Anderson
In addition to currently serving as the Director of Faith-Based Outreach at the The Center for Responsible Lending, Rachel has a background in law and community organizing as well as a masters degree in theology
- Thursday, October 29, 2009
“ONE: a theological reflection on Sabbath, Sadaqa and action to end extreme poverty”
with Adam Phillips, Faith Relations, ONE
- Thursday, November 19, 2009
"Is Health Care a Human Right?": Theological reflection on the health reform debate"
with Rick Mayes, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Richmond, author of Universal Coverage: The Elusive Quest for National Health Insurance and Medicare Prospective Payment and the Shaping of U.S. Health Care.