Dr. Andrew Suderman, Associate Professor in Theology, Peace and Mission at EMU, will speak about "Anabaptism Today: Being Reminded of an Anabaptist Vision." Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, the Anabaptist movement has become a global phenomenon. The majority of those who call themselves Anabaptists are no longer in the North Atlantic region; the majority are in the majority world. This truly global perspective, and the contexts from which it arises, has challenged – and continues to challenge – the North Atlantic-centric character that has largely been seen as normative regarding an “Anabaptist identity.” Yet, this global movement continues to offer and remind those of the North Atlantic of an Anabaptist vision and the contribution it provides in and for the world.

Along with his work at EMU, Dr. Suderman is the Director of Global Partnerships at Mennonite Mission Network and Mennonite World Conference's Peace Commission Secretary.

Language
English

Featured Speaker
Andrew Suderman, Associuate professor in theology, peace and mission at Eastern Mennonite University; MWC Peace Commission secretary

Venue
Martin Chapel in the Seminary buiding on the EMU campus

Cost
All lectures are free and open to all

Organized by
This lecture series is sponsored by the Shenandoah Mennonite Historians, planned by Caleb Schrock-Hurst and Elwood Yoder, and partially funded by the Kennel-Charles Lecture Series at Eastern Mennonite School.

This lecture series is a grassroots collaboration by historians, theologians, and church leaders to mark the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. All who are interested in the Reformation, the history of Anabaptism and Mennonites, and the Anabaptist churches today are welcome.

The Shenandoah Mennonite Historians have promoted the study, interest, and awareness of Mennonite History since 1993. They conduct tours, hold an annual meeting, and produce a quarterly journal called Shenandoah Mennonite Historian.