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Our vision is to create an European network of theology students which facilitates international fellowship, deepens theological understanding and strengthens passion for mission. The annual Theological Students Conference is part of our effotr to achieve that vision. The conference aims to bring together theology students from different cultures, theological traditions and educational institutions for a time of fellowship, teaching and reflection in an international environment. It seeks to inspire students in their spiritual life and theological studies and to challenge them to participate actively in Christian ministry and mission in Europe.
Hebrews 4:12 tells us that 'The Word of God is living, active and sharper than a two-edged sword'. But how do we read and understand the Biblical text and how do we relate its message to our ever changing world? Over the centuries hundreds of theologians have developed theories andmethods to read the Bible in such a way that the voice of God is being heard, understood enpractised in personal life, Church, politics and economics. This week we will unfold to you anevangelical mode, which will support you to make your decisions in interpretingthe Bible in a sensible and faithful way. Attention will be given to exegeticaltools; your personal Bible-reading and life with Christ; reading the Bible in a postmodern and multi-religious society; understanding God's living voice ininterpreting the Bible.
More information to come soon.
Revd Dr Benno van den Toren:
Benno van den Toren is from the Netherlands. He studied theology inUtrecht, Oxfordand Kampen where he did his doctoral research on apologetics, Karl Barth, and postmodernism.He taught systematic theology for eight years at the Bangui Evangelical Schoolof Theology (Central African Republic). During those years he publishedin Dutch, English, and French, mainly on the nature of Christian doctrine and ethics in a multiculturalworld. Benno has many research interests, among those the possibility of cross-cultural andinterreligious apologetic dialogue, the theology of religions and thetheological understanding of multiculturalism. He is married to Berdine and they have three teenage sons.
Dr. Gerhard Maier
Dr. Gerhard Maier studied law and theology and has PhD in New Testament studies. He has been the rector of Albrech-Bengel-Haus in Tübingen, a visiting lecturer in Basel and Leuven and the Bishop of Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg. He is the author of numerous books and commentaries in German in the area of NT.
Where? The conference will be held at Schloss Mittersill,a beautiful castle in the Austrian Alps. You will find information about how to reach Schloss Mittersill by plane and by train at: http://bibleandculture.oesm.at/index.php?id=37.
When? The conference starts on Saturday 7th August at 4pm and will end on Saturday14th Augustat 11am. For those arriving by plane or by train, please bear in mind that trains don't operate during the night and choose your flight times accordingly.
How much? & financial support The price for the conference 2010 will be 250 €. The course is fully residential and the fee covers board and lodging, materials and tuition. The fee does not cover travel and visacosts nor any other money which you want to spend while in Austria. We have a limited amount of scholarship funding available. Please contact us for financial support, ifyou need help.
Language The lectures and courses will be taught in English. Dr Maier will speak in German with translation into English.
Visa Austria is amember of the European Community and of the Schengen Treaty. Please remember to apply early enough if you need a visa!
Application You can apply with the form on this website.
Deadline for application: The deadline for applicants needing visas will be 15th June. For all other applicants the closing datewill be 8th July.
For some pictures from previous conferences see:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=385913&id=729600112&l=3082d805b3
If you would like further information contact us: Charlie Hadjiev (IFES staff worker among theology students)
charlie@ifeseurope.org
