Lowell Lecture
Boston University School of Theology Lowell Lecture
Date & Time
Feb. 13, 2014
Location
Boston University School of Theology Community Center
745 Commonwealth Ave. Boston , MA 02215
Driving Directions
Speaker(s)
Dr. Caroline Hall
Presenting Organization
Boston University School of Theology
Topics
Boston University School of Theology presents a two-part Public Lecture Series entitled "A Closer Look: Spirituality and Politics, Polity and Paternalism in the debate on inclusion of LGBTQ folk in organized religion." The Winter Term Lowell Lecture features the Reverend Dr. Caroline "Caro" Hall, National President of Integrity, USA, and author of A Thorn in the Flesh: How Gay Sexuality is Changing the Episcopal Church. From an historical perspective, she will discuss the battles within the Anglican Communion over legitimacy of LGBTQ persons in Holy Orders. Dr. Hall will also focus on how the battle for inclusion became politicized and what role national politics, church polity and paternalism play in this debate leading to the vote of the Episcopal Church to include LGBTQ people into the full life of the church. Location: Boston University School of Theology Community Center, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Garden Level, Boston, MA. Reception following.