Named after the world-renowned Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection held at Pitts Theology Library, these online, 30-45 minute conversations offer opportunities for the general public to learn about the events in Europe the 16th century and to consider what they may tell us about the issues facing our communities. Conversations in a given academic semester focus on a single contemporary theme and trace it back to the Reformers. These conversations are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Upcoming Conversations
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Past Conversations
Missed one of our Conversations? Every Conversation is recorded here for viewing later.
Spring 2023: Printed Text and Hypertext: Technological and Social Change
Dr. Andrew Pettegree, FBA
Rev. Dr. Pearce Carefoote
Dr. Jenny Spinks
Fall 2022: Martin Luther’s Bible: Conversations on the 500th Anniversary of Luther’s September Testament
Dr. Euan Cameron
Dr. G. Sujin Pak
Dr. Armin Siedlecki
Spring 2022: Women in the Reformation
Dr. Mary Jane Haemig
Dr. Elsie Anne McKee
Rev. Dr. Kirsi Stjerna
Fall 2021: Luther and “the Other”
Read the 2021 Reformation Notes
Dr. Anthony Bateza
Rev. Dr. David Grafton
Dr. Dean P. Bell
Spring 2021: Blessed are the Poor: Wealth and Poverty in the 16th and 21st Centuries
Dr. Esther Chung-Kim
Dr. David Fink
Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda
Fall 2020: Disease, Healing, and Pastoral Care in the 16th and 21st Centuries
Read the 2020 Reformation Notes
Click here to download the resource list for the Fall 2020 Conversations
Dr. Anna Johnson
Dr. Ronald Rittgers
Dr. Erik Heinrichs
