Copyright (c) 2009 University of Pennsylvania All rights reserved. http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman Recent documents in Boardman Lectureship in Christian Ethics en-us Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:52:29 PST 3600 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/17 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/17 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:25:18 PST The difference between "Pax Christi" and "Pax Romana" is discussed. Sölle suggests that Christians cannot have the peace of Christ in their hearts while the Pax Romana guarantees the continuation of the world order. The following people responded to her lecture: Fred Block, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania; Laura Lyn Inglis, Assistant Professor of Religion, Stockton State College; Joan Martin, Chaplain, Temple University; William Werpehowski, Associate Professor of Religion, Villanova University. Dorothee Sölle http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/16 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/16 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:16:49 PST David J. O'Brien takes up some of the problems of Chatolicism and American public life. A panel of Dr. David DeLaura, Avalon Foundation Professor and Chair of the Department of English, University of Pennsylvania, Rev. Dr. J. Bryan Hehir, Scertary, Dept. of Social Develpment nad World Peace of the Untied States Catholic Conference, and Dr. Rodger Van Allen, Professor of Religious Studies, Villanova University gave remarks after the lecture. David J. O'Brien http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/15 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/15 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:03:08 PDT The congressman called for a commitment to change. Drawing on memories of his close association with King, he noted that to many in his time, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a dreamer of impossible dreams. Nevertheless, King turned several "impossible dreams" into living realities. The fact that King managed to have public facilities desegregated, in the face of strong opposition, serves as a good example. From this the congressman found encouragement that, although injustice continues to plague society, if we pledge ourselves to the kind of ideals that inspired King, we will find it possible to create a more equitable order. In response to the lecture, Dr. Mary Frances Berry, the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought, recalled that, beyond racism, King opposed the Vietnam war. She urged the audience to work toward the kind of society of which he dreamed. Walter E. Fauntroy http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/14 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/14 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:06:12 PDT The twenty-eighth Boardman Lecture in Christian Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania comprised a series of four lectures delivered over the course of several days by John W. Bowker, who at the time of lectures was Dean of Chapel and Director of Studies at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. Bowker argues for accountability among human beings as moral agents in a world that requires our willingness to accept the challenges of such accountability and such agency. John W. Bowker http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/13 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/13 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:51:23 PDT Sister Mary Scullion reframes ethics as trans-religious, as the concern for justice in the world, and speaks to a diverse audience, one committed to thoughtful reflection on what constitutes "right action in the global, interfaith community we share." Responses to the lecture were given by Steven Gold, Attorney; Leona Smith, President, National Union for the Homeless Director, Homeless Project; Amata Miller, Economist and Education Coordinator for NETWORK; Rev. Paul Washington, Jr, Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia; Akila Malik, Student Director, University City Hospitality Coalition. Mary Scullion, RSM http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/12 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/12 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:24:45 PDT Rosemary Radford Ruether's lecture calls white Christian feminists to be mindful of their "single-issue western... critique is false and dangerous." The rich diversities of women's experience demand a diversity of issues, priorities and tactics. It is, as Professor Ruether reminds us, in the dialogue of western Christian women with "third world" Christian women, that "white western feminism becomes clearly one feminism among others, rather than...'feminism as such.'" Rosemary Radford Ruether http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/11 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/11 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:48:40 PDT The sudden collapse of socialism does not entail the triumph of capitalism. In fact, by its nature, capitalism is not the kind of system that should be described as triumphant. It is a system whose origin is rooted in part in the experience of human contingency, imperfection and sin. Capitalist institutions are involved in ethical ambiguities; but, by contrast, traditionalist, precapitalist leaders do not believe that ordinary men and women can live freely and responsibly without the tutelage of dictators and ruling elites. Pope John Paul's 1991 encyclical Centesimus Annus, offer greater clarity about the ethical situation of human beings engaged in business than anything yet produced by any theologian or church body. Novak hopes to persuade his audience that there is something in the encyclical "for all men of good will." Novak discusses the encyclical, which supplies the architecture for a practical business ethic in the modern society. Michael Novak http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/10 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/10 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:25:19 PDT Stephen L. Carter, author of The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion, speaks about some of the same topics covered in his book: whether American leaders and intellectuals take religion seriously, and whether these same leaders take a stand on the importance of religion and how religion functions in the lives of the many Americans who are believers. His approach in this lecture is that of religious affiliation and belief in the Supreme Court confirmation process. Stephen L. Carter http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/9 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/9 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:48:12 PDT William May argues for a middle course regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide, rejecting absolutist positions and makes the point that neither life at any cost nor killing to cure a disease serves society or individuals very well. Elsa Ramsden, David Hufford, Neville Strumpf, Albert Stunkard, all participate in a panel discussion after the formal lecture. William F. May http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/8 http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/8 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:05:40 PDT Archbishop Runcie's presentation represents well his interest in and experience of the complex intersection between religion and world events. Both his consideration of the difficult history of the Christian Church, and his call to greater understanding of other religions reflect his long work with and commitment to these issues. His refusal to simplify the problems tied to religion is characteristic both of his efforts to find real solutions to world problems and his intellectual rigor. Robert A. K. Runcie Rt. Revd. Lord, Retired Archbishop of Canterbury