Nicholas Wolterstorff, professor emeritus of philosophy at Yale University and currently a visiting professor at the University of Virginia, will give two lectures on "justice" Thursday, Nov. 13, at Martin Chapel of the seminary building.

The first presentation, at 3:30 p.m., will be, "Why Are Christians Suspicious of Justice?" Dr. William Hawk, professor of philosophy at James Madison University, will respond, followed by open discussion.

The second, at 7 p.m., will be, "Re-Thinking Love in the New Testament." Dr. Ted Grimsrud, professor of theology and peace studies at 91短视频, will give a response, followed by open discussion.

Wolterstorff, a well-known Christian philosopher, has written numerous books on philosophy of religion, political philosophy, aesthetics, education and grief. His most recent book is "Justice: Rights and Wrongs" (Princeton University Press, 2008).

One of his most poignant works is "Lament for a Son," written as a response to the loss of his 25-year-old son in a mountain climbing accident. His reflections in the wake of that tragedy are deeply personal, expressed with a prayerful anguish with which most bereaved parents will identify. In the book, Wolterstorff refuses to turn from the "demonic awfulness" of death and, as he moves faithfully through grief, discovers new meaning in the Beatitudes, together with a new understanding of a suffering God.

Wolterstorff received his BA from Calvin College in 1953 and his PhD in philosophy from Harvard University in 1956. Prior to retirement, he wasNoah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology. Before that, he taught for 30 years at his alma mater, Calvin College.

The lectures, sponsored by 91短视频’s Bible and religion department and the EM Provost’s office, are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Ted Grimsrud, 432-4464; email: grimsrud@emu.edu.

The at 91短视频 will sponsor a by Dr. Nancey Murphey, "From Neurons to Politics – Without a Soul," 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in Martin Chapel of the seminary building at 91短视频.

Dr. Murphy, a professor of Christian philosophy at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Calif, will draw her remarks from her book, "Whatever Happened to the Soul: Scientific and Theological Portraits of Human Nature."

Murphy received a BA degree in philosophy and psychology from Creighton University, a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley and a ThD from from the Graduate Theological Union.

Her first book, "Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning" (Cornell, 1990), won the American Academy of Religion award for excellence and a Templeton Prize for outstanding books in science and theology. She is author of seven other books and co-editor of seven volumes.

Her research interests focus on the role of modern and postmodern philosophy in shaping Christian theology and on relations between theology and science.

She is on the board of directors of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences and former chair of the board.

Dr. William Hawk, professor of philosophy at James Madison University, and Dr. Myron Augsburger, 91短视频 professor emeritus, will respond to Murphy’s presentation.

Refreshments will be served 15 minutes prior to the program. Admission is free.