To mark the centenary of the death of Dutch theologian and statesman, Herman Bavinck (1854-1921), Brisbane School of Theology will be convening a two-day conference. Five plenary sessions will examine the contours of Bavinck’s theology, two roundtables will consider Bavinck’s relevance for contemporary Christianity, and short papers will address various aspects of Bavinck’s life, thought, and legacy.
PLENARY SESSIONS
- ‘Herman Bavinck’s Use of Scripture’ Koert van Bekkum, Kampen Theological University
- ‘Herman Bavinck’s Appropriation of Reformed Sources’ Henk van den Belt, Free University of Amsterdam
- ‘Herman Bavinck’s Use of Philosophy’ Oliver Crisp, University of St Andrews
- ‘Herman Bavinck as a Trinitarian Theologian’ Graham Cole, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- ‘Herman Bavinck as a Politician’ James Eglinton, University of Edinburgh
CALL FOR PAPERS
Deadline: 7 December, 2020 – Brisbane School of Theology invites proposals for short papers (30 minutes) addressing any aspect of Herman Bavinck’s life, thought, and legacy. Please send an abstract of 500 words to the email address below, indicating institutional affiliation.
Rev Dr Bruce Pass, Lecturer in Christian Thought and History
& Director of Postgraduate Studies Brisbane School of Theology
bpass@bst.qld.edu.au
REGISTRATION (Closes 18 June, 2021)
- Earlybird registration – Cost: $200 – (before 7 February 2021) includes lunches on both days and dinner on 5 July.
- Full ticket price – Cost: $250 – includes lunches on both days and dinner on 5 July.
- Full-time Student – Cost: $100 – includes lunches on both days and dinner on 5 July.
- Closing Dinner (Optional Extra) – Cost: $50 – With Plenary Speakers on 6 July.
See website for registration links.
ACCOMMODATION – Click here for official conference webpage and accommodation links.
[This posting was reduplicated from from the official posting – here on the BST website. ]