Henry Center :: Trinity Symposia

At various points in the seminary calendar, the Center sponsors symposia in which we consider issues related to the theological and intellectual life of the TEDS community. These discussions, which take shape from a presentation, lecture, or question-and-answer session, allow the Center to supplement its regular programmatic calendar with opportunities to sponsor conversation based in the thought-life trends of the seminary. These resources, while occasional in nature, contribute to the Center’s mission by stimulating thought and conversation and by bringing together, students, staff and faculty for mutual exchange of wisdom.

Past Events

October 14-16, 2009 | Gospel Growth = People Growth Conference

Sponsored by Matthias Media and held at TEDS, this conference explored the paradigm shifts that need to occur in our ecclesial thinking if we are going to build ministry around people, not programs. Featured speakers include D. A. Carson, Mark Dever, Philip Jensen, and Tony Payne.

Summer 2009 | Classical Art and The New Millennium

Classical Art and the New Millennium (CANM) is a documentary film project that follows an artist, Nathan Jacobs, through the creation of an 8’ x 8’ painting of the crucifixion in high-classical, renaissance style. The film will document the production of the painting from conception to completion. The Henry Center is involved in the production and promotion of this film. More info

April 23, 2009 | Piper-Carson Event on the Pastor and Theologian

On April 23, 2009, at Park Community Church in Chicago, IL, the Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School hosted an evening of free lectures and discussion with Dr. John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Dr. D. A. Carson of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Titled “The Pastor as Scholar, and the Scholar as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry with John Piper and D.A. Carson”, the evening featured hour-long lectures by Drs. Piper and Carson that offered reflection of a theological and personal nature on the work of the pastor and the scholar, respectively.To learn more about this event, visit the specially created website, pastortheologian.com.

April 24, 2008 | Collin Hansen - Young, Restless, and Reformed: A Discussion

On Monday, April 24, the Center hosted a discussion between Center Director Dr. Doug Sweeney and TEDS M.Div. student Collin Hansen on the subject of Hansen’s recently published book, Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists (Crossway, 2008). Sweeney discussed with Hansen the trends captured in the book and offered reflection on contemporary theological movements. The conversation was continued by audience Q&A.

Discussion - April 24, 2008 | play audio, play video