EfM Seminar: John Dominic Crossan

at Piedmont College

Piedmont College and the Education for Ministry groups of Grace-Calvary and Resurrection Episcopal Churches present a series of lectures by John Dominic Crossan in the Chapel of Piedmont College on September 10 and 11, 2010.

On this the ninth anniversary of the attacks of 9/11/2001, Dr. Crossan will explore God and Violence: The Normalcy of Empire and the Ambiguity of the Bible in four talks.  The first lecture, "Civilization and Empire," will be given on Friday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m.   The other three lectures, "Bible and Power," "Jesus and God'" and "Apocalypse and Violence," will be given on Saturday, September 11 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Lunch on Saturday is included and will be on the Piedmont Campus.

On Friday evening the first lecture will be preceded by a reception and book signing beginning at 6:00 p.m.  On Saturday, lunch will be provided by Piedmont College at no additional cost to registrants.

A block of rooms is being reserved for seminar participants at the Hamption Inn, 161 Market Corners Drive, Cornelia, GA 30531. The rate for these rooms is $105.  That rate will be available through August 20, 2010.  To obtain the special rate mention "Crossan Conference" and call 706 778-0040.  Other places to stay in the area are Glen-Ella Springs Inn, Clarkesville; Tallulah Falls Lodge, Tallulah Falls; and in Cornelia: Days Inn, Best Western Inn, and Comfort Inn.

You can register for the seminar on line using the Registration form below or by mail to EfM Seminar, 1440 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523.  Please make checks payable to EfM Seminar and note Crossan Seminar on the face of the check.  The fee for the seminar and lunch is $75.00 per person.

For event or registration information, contact Walton Smith at 706.754.8036 or Mike Short at 706.776.6601.