Candler School of Theology, Room 252, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 11am – 1pm
Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, visiting scholar in the Dept. of Religion and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University gives this year's Howard Thurman lecture, entitled "Martin Luther King and a New Political Economy of Justice."
Dr. Obery Hendricks has been called one of the most provocative and innovative commentators on the intersection of religion, politics and social policy in America today. The Washington Post said Dr. Hendricks' most recent book, "The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted" was "essential reading for Americans."
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings
Department/Organization: Candler School of Theology Black Church Studies
Event Open To: Alumni, Faculty, Prospective Students, School of Theology Students, Staff
Presenter: Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Visiting Scholar, Dept. of Religion and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies Columbia University
Cost: Free
Building/Room: CST 252
Contact Name: Brenda Bennefield
Contact Phone: 404-727-4180
Contact Email: bsteven@emory.edu
Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 11am – 1pm
Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, visiting scholar in the Dept. of Religion and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University gives this year's Howard Thurman lecture, entitled "Martin Luther King and a New Political Economy of Justice."
Dr. Obery Hendricks has been called one of the most provocative and innovative commentators on the intersection of religion, politics and social policy in America today. The Washington Post said Dr. Hendricks' most recent book, "The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted" was "essential reading for Americans."
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings
Department/Organization: Candler School of Theology Black Church Studies
Event Open To: Alumni, Faculty, Prospective Students, School of Theology Students, Staff
Presenter: Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Visiting Scholar, Dept. of Religion and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies Columbia University
Cost: Free
Building/Room: CST 252
Contact Name: Brenda Bennefield
Contact Phone: 404-727-4180
Contact Email: bsteven@emory.edu
