The Puritan Research Center at PRTS supports and encourages thoughtful discussions that deal with facets of Puritanism and Continental (Post) Reformation thought, including historic trajectories and early modern context, from a variety of perspectives. Doctoral students, faculty, and other researchers will present their findings of original research in a colloquium.
Topic: “Orthodoxy or Religious Enlightenment: A False Dichotomy?”
Date: Monday, October 11 from 2:00 p.m – 3:30 p.m. ET
Speaker: C. Layne Hancock, PhD Cand. in Moral Theology, University of Notre Dame
Location: PRTS Chapel and Livestream Zoom
Recent research in historical Enlightenment studies in general and various philosophers in particular is forcing scholars to reframe the early modern relationship between faith and reason. This talk provides a survey of these trends and then applies them to the era of late Protestant orthodoxy. More specifically, it will argue that the gains made by Richard A. Muller’s work should be extended into figures and eras that have been unduly suspect.
The event will be followed by period of discussion during which participants can pose questions.
NOTE: There is no cost to participate but registration is required. Tickets are limited. For those unable to be present on-campus in Grand Rapids, the seminar will be live-streamed via Zoom.