WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9 am -3 pm
Western Theological Seminary
Cost: $65 includes lunch
Dave Ryden and Doug Koopman have partnered before in addressing this theme - How do Christians faithfully engage the public world of politics? Dave and Doug will specifically address public policy making and the role of churches in implementing faith-based initiatives. In this election year, this will be a relevant topic.
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Dave Ryden is the department chair of the Political Science Department at Hope College. Prior to coming to Hope in 1994, Dr. Ryden practiced law in Minnesota.
Dr. Douglas Koopman is also a professor in the Political Science Department. He is employed at Calvin College.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
8:45 am Registration
9:00 am Faith and Public Policy
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Faith and Public Policy
12 noon Lunch
1:00 pm Faith Based Initiative and the Church's Role
3:00 pm Conclude
PUBLIC FORUM
Monday, October 13, 2008, 7 pm
Western Theological Seminary
Free and Open to the Public - A freewill offering will be taken
A discussion of the role of religion in the public debate as the 2008 election approaches.
