Parchman Endowed Lectures
The Parchman Endowed Lectures bring world-renowned theologians to the Baylor campus and enable George W. Truett Theological Seminary to make a significant contribution to the realm of theological dialogue and the life of the church. All events are free and open to the public and will be held in the Paul W. Powell Chapel at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. This year, Truett Seminary is proud to present:
Dr. Rowan Williams October 28-29
“The Word Was With God: Trinitarian Reflections on the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea”
October 28:
11:00 am “The Eternal Word in Time: The Questions Nicaea Tried to Answer”
4:00 pm “The Eternal Word and the Theology of Power: The Trinity and Political Theology”
October 29:
11:00 am “The Word of God and the Image of God: The Trinitarian Vision and the Christian Doctrine of Human Nature.”
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ABOUT ROWAN WILLIAMS:
Rowan Williams served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012, combining decades of pastoral work in the Anglican Church with theological writing. A specialist in fourth-century Christianity, he has written extensively on the Desert Fathers, Spanish mysticism, and Russian religious thought. He is also a poet and the author of numerous works on faith, including Discovering Christianity: A Guide for the Curious, a modern introduction to Christian belief.
Previous Presenters Include:
- M. Daniel Carroll Rodas (2024-2025)
- John Swinton (2023-2024)
- Chris Wright (2022-2023)
- Fleming Rutledge (2019-2020)
- James K.A. Smith (2018-2019)
- Robert Kolb (2017-2018)
- Margaret Mitchell (2016-2017)
- Alister McGrath (2015-2016)
- Dana Robert (2014-15)
- Richard Mouw (2013-14)
- Geoffrey Wainwright (2012-13)
- Scot McKnight (2011-12)
- Richard Bauckham (2010-11)
- Lamin Sanneh (2009-10)
- Bill Leonard (2008-09)
- Ben Witherington III (2007-08)
- Justo Gonzalez (2006-07)
- Eugene Peterson (2005-06)
- James Forbes (2004-05)
- Walter Brueggemann (2003-04)
- John Polkinghorne (2002-03)
- N.T. Wright (2001-02)
- Lewis B. Smedes (2000-01)
- Jurgen Moltmann (1999-00)
Media
You can watch or listen to our previous guests at the Parchman Lectures Media Library.