words and The Word: Adventism and the Linguistic Turn
September 9, 2015 § Leave a comment
Join us for our sixth annual symposium as we explore the intersections between philosophy of language, theology, and the life of faith.
Dates: November 19-20, 2015
Location: Atlanta, GA – Doubletree by Hilton, Athena Room
Keynote address: Richard Rice (Loma Linda University)
Schedule:
November 19, 2015
8:30am – Welcome and Introductions
9:00-10:30am – Session 1: Inspiration
“God’s Involvement in Inspired-Biblical-Language”
– Iriann M. Irizarry (Andrews Theological Seminary)
“The Incarnation as a Speech Act”
– Jasper St. Bernard II (University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point)
10:30-12:00pm – Session 2: Interpretation
“Against Idols: Wittgenstein’s Zerstören”
– Moises Estrada (Andrews Theological Seminary)
“How Long, O Lord?: Derrida’s Messianic Structure in Isaiah 6”
– Cosmin Ritivoiu (Fuller Theological Seminary)
12:00-1:30pm – Lunch
1:30-3:00pm – Session 3: Communication
“A Philosophical Turn to Words and the Word”
– Kenneth Bergland (Andrews Theological Seminary)
“The Disintermediated Word: Notes on Adventist Literacy and Information Culture”
– Keisha E. McKenzie (McKenzie Consulting Group)
3:00-5:00pm – Session 4
Keynote Address: “When Philosophy Killed God: Logical Positivism and the Death of God”
– Richard Rice (Loma Linda University)
Response: Timothy J. Golden (Walla Walla University)
5:30pm – Dinner followed by casual after dinner discussion of papers
November 20, 2015
3:30pm – Business meeting*
*Meeting will take place at a different location
Registration: Please register by e-mailing adventistphilosophy@gmail.com. The registration fee is $50 for non-society members and $25 for members. Payments can be made here or at the conference, but please register by sending us an e-mail. (Space is limited and priority will be given to society members.) The fee is waived for conference presenters and those who have already made a contribution to the organization of the conference.
Accommodations: Conference participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging, and transportation.
