The Creed: What Christian Believe and Why it Matters

Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University
November 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Catholic Student Center, 6325 Forsyth
Event Description 

In his talk, Prof. Johnson will discuss the historical importance of creeds. He will specifically look at the Christian Nicene Creed as a way of explaining the essential beliefs of Christians that are captured in this creed formed nearly 1700 years ago.

This talk is part of Washington University's Religious Pluralism Week and of the Commonweal Speakers Program. It is made possible thanks to a generous gift from James H. Duffy. Refreshments afterward are sponsored by Catholic Student Union and SU. For more information please contact Troy Woytek at woytek@washucsc.org.

Bio
Prof. Johnson is an internationally known biblical scholar who has published numerous books and has authored several Biblical Commentaries on the New Testament.