Event Location: Tyndale University
Event Type: Wesley Studies
The Living Word: Transformative Encounters with Scripture
Our next Wesley Studies event will take place on Wednesday, April 24, at Tyndale University. This year, in addition to our usual slate of high-quality academic papers, we will also feature some more ministry-oriented breakout groups.
Our keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone, Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. LaGrone is a celebrated preacher and teacher and author of several books, including Out of Chaos and Broken and Blessed.
In addition to Dr. LaGrone's two keynote talks, confirmed presenters at this time include:
| Speakers | Presentation |
|---|---|
| Steve Tungate | Wesley and Mysticism |
| Wing-Sze Wong | Wesley and the Problem of Evil |
| Jonathan Tysick | Wesley and Animal Ethics |
| Keith Taylor | Accompanying Those Who Mourn |
| Steven Cameron | Preaching and the Sacramental Life |
| David Shuchardt | Gospel Story for a Canadian Audience |
| Jenn Aspilla | Prayer as Encountering God in Contemplative Action |
| Rick Hiemstra | Parenting and Faith Formation |
| Joy McEwen | Parenting as a Means of Grace |
Registration
- Registration is now open, with in-person and online options and generous discounts for students
- Early bird pricing ends April 7
Wesley Studies at Tyndale
Since 2009, Tyndale Seminary has gathered local scholars, students, and church leaders for an annual Wesley Studies Symposium. The symposium exists to highlight and foster scholarly work on the Wesleyan tradition, as well as research on related topics undertaken by Wesleyans, with a particular focus on Canadian contributions. Our presenters have included senior scholars, emerging scholars, pastors, and students. A list of past papers can be found below, including links to some of the presentations. Explore Wesley Studies at Tyndale