The Dorchester Deanery Theology Discussion Group
Time and Date: 7.30pm on Wednesday 22 October 2008 Speaker: Canon Richard FranklinBACK TO (THE ONE) GOD : HAS CONTEMPORARY TRINITARIANISM GONE TOO FAR?The doctrine of the Trinity has been central in much recent theology. Since the 1970s there has been a resurgence of interest in this doctrine and many of the most important theologians of recent years have given it a central position in their thought. It has been influential across the spectrum of theological disciplines. Why has this explosion of interest in the Trinity occurred? What is more, can all our Christian thought and practice be structured according to Trinitarian principles? And which comes first, Trinitarianism or Theism (belief in one God) itself?In this paper he will explore these questions and consider whether contemporary Trinitarianism does not in fact go too far. He will then invite questions and comments.  In
addition to the subject outlined below, we will share with you some
thoughts on merging the Dorchester and the Weymouth theology groups
from the beginning of 2009; with three meetings a year in Dorchester
and two at St. Francis Littlemoor in Weymouth. I believe the loss of
one meeting a year here would be more than compensated by the benefits
from such a move – not least, drawing on the experience and expertise
of Richard Franklin in planning the programme.
The meeting is open to anyone from any church, or no church. Previous meetings have been well attended. Be there! If you will be attending please And tell others who might be interested too. 20th
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16th November 8 February A presentation and discussion on 'Stem cells and cloning: the what, the why and the wherefore'. 10 May Rights and Duties – A Christian Understanding of Human Rights The Very Revd June Osborne, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral 10 July Theology and faith Development by the Archdeacon of Sherborne 16 November A presentation on 'A theology of Caring' by a hospital chaplain 2007 22 February The Revd Jane Charman, Director of Learning for Discipleship and Ministry for Salisbury Diocese - theological and practical aspects of the role. 10 May A Church Divided - an impartial look at the Church of England, by Keith Yates 19 July The Problem of Evil, by David Bowen 12 November Comparing Attitudes to People, by Richard Betts 2008 23 January Salvation and the Old Testament by Harold Stephens 23 April From Good King Charles to the Illustrious House of Hanover, by Jean Lang 16 July What are churches for? by Colin Brady |
