” It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” | Reformation jubilee weekend
From 17th to 19th February 2017, the European “Reformation Roadshow” will come to Dublin.
A varied programme at Trinity College Dublin and around St Finian’s invites all to take part in the commemoration of 500 years of Reformation.
17th February
Theological Symposium at Trinity College Dublin
4pm Opening
Chapel & Front Square
Come and see an exhibition about the Reformation in Europe displayed in an HGV traveling through 67 cities across Europe in 2017. Share your own thoughts and stories about the Reformation and send them on the journey to Wittenberg!
OPENING HOURS: Friday 4 – 6pm | Saturday 10am – 6pm.
5pm Symposium | Part I
IT IS FOR FREEDOM THAT CHRIST HAS SET US FREE
Arts Building, Synge Theatre
Prof. Volker Leppin, Tübingen: Mysticism, the Reformation and the Freedom of a Christian
Prof. Gunda Werner, Tübingen: Love, Freedom and Guilt – Differences between Christian Traditions in thinking the Relationship between Divine and Human Freedom
Prof. Kajsa Alstrand, Uppsala: Is it all about Freedom? How Disobedience became a virtue (even) for Lutherans
Chair: Dr. Graeme Murdock, Dublin
7pm Reception
Dining Hall, hosted by the German Embassy
8pm Choral Music of the Reformation
with the Goethe Institute Choir
Dining Hall
18th February
Theological Symposium at Trinity College Dublin
10am-1pm Symposium | Part II
THE LEGACY OF THE REFORMATION
Arts Building, Synge Theatre
Prof. Martin Meiser, Saarbrücken: Luther’s Legacy for Pauline Studies in Modern Debate
Prof. Ruth Whelan, Maynooth: Challenging Memories: The Reformation in France and the Huguenots in Ireland
Prof. John McCafferty, Dublin: What have the Reformations ever done for us in Ireland?
Chair: Dr. Gesa Thiessen, Dublin
7.00pm Concert with the Resurgam Choir, 20€, Tickets 01 417 0000,
one of three concerts: 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, all in College Chapel
more information: www.goethe.de
19th February
Lutheran Service in St. Finian’s Church
11am A new way to live | Eine neue Art zu leben
Sermon: The Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland
Bilingual Service including the farewell blessing for the guests from Germany.
12.30pm Lunch-reception in the Lutherhaus
– Admission free for all events. –
A special exhibition of books is on display about the Reformation in the Long Room at TCD 1-28 February 2017
Partner:
Trinity College Dublin
Deutsche Botschaft Dublin
Goethe Institut Dublin