Engaging Religious Texts in a Pluralist University Setting

“Engaging Religious Texts in a Pluralist University Setting” with Dr. Larry Hurtado Join the Faith & Spirituality Centre as we host a special conversation with Dr. Larry Hurtado on engaging religious texts in a secular institution. Brief Biography for Dr. Larry Hurtado: Born in Kansas City, Larry Hurtado moved to Canada shortly after finishing his PhD, initially teaching in Regent College (Vancouver), and then in the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg). During his time there, he founded the University of Manitoba Institute for the Humanities. In 1996 he accepted the professorial chair in New Testament in the University of Edinburgh, where he founded the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins. Since his retirement in 2011, he remains active in research and publications dealing with various questions concerning the origins of Christianity.

Location:

MSC 317a

Speaker:

Dr. Larry Hurtado

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/engaging-religious-texts-pluralist-university-setting