Lecture Series
The New York City Lecture Series in Church History offers an in-depth discussion of consecutive periods in the life of Christendom each year from September through May.
The Roman Forum Lectures in Church History 2012–2013
The Tyranny of Words —
Or the Triumph of the Word?
Two Conflicting Visions of the Meaning of the Incarnation
(1517–1563)
| Lecturer: |
John C. Rao (D. Phil., Oxford) Associate Professor of History, St. John’s University |
| Date & Time: |
All sessions will meet on Sundays, at 2:30 p.m. (See schedule below for specific dates of lectures.) $10 payable at the door / Wine & cheese reception following |
| Location: |
Church Hall University Church of St. Joseph 371 Sixth Avenue New York, N.Y. The entrance to the Church Hall is on Washington Place, south of Waverly Place. Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, V to West 4th Street. Wheelchair accessible. |
| Schedule: |
September 9The Desperate Plight of a Vibrant ChristendomSeptember 23Luther, Zwingli, and the Evangelical Revolution: Part OneOctober 7Luther, Zwingli, and the Evangelical Revolution: Part TwoOctober 14Politique D’Abord and Catholic CollapseNovember 4The Anglican Revolt: Part OneNovember 18Jean Calvin and the Geneva SystemDecember 2Sinners, a Divine Surprise, and Serious Catholic RevivalDecember 16St. Ignatius Loyola and CompanionsJanuary 13The Council of Trent: Act OneJanuary 27Dubious Victory and Further Evangelical GrowthFebruary 10The Anglican Revolt: Part TwoFebruary 24The Council of Trent: Act TwoMarch 10Politique d’abord and the Peace of AugsburgMarch 24Genevan Academy and the Calvinist InternationalApril 7The Council of Trent: Act ThreeApril 21The Vibrant Catholicism of a Desperate ChristendomMay 5Globalism “Catholic Style”May 12Black Holes, East and West |
