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A Conversation with Dr. Randall Balmer

October 9, 2016 @ 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

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4:45The History and Future of Evangelicalism. What is Evangelicalism? How did it form and emerge? What forces shape and influence its expression? What is Evangelicalism becoming in this new era?
6:15Dinner
7:00Evangelicalism and Politics. What role have Evangelicals played in American politics? What are the driving ethics and values that have influenced Evangelicals’ political involvement?

Dr. Randall Balmer is a professor and an ordained Episcopal priest currently serving as the John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College. Dr. Balmer has published widely in both scholarly journals and in the popular press. His second book, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in America, now in its fifth edition, was made into an award-winning, three-part documentary for PBS. Dr. Balmer wrote and hosted that series as well as a two-part series on creationism and a documentary on Billy Graham.

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Date:
October 9, 2016
Time:
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
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Spark Church
Email:
kevin@sparkchurch.net
Website:
http://www.sparkchurch.net/

Venue

Spark Church
4161 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306 United States
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Website:
http://www.sparkchurch.net/