2012 March 11
Lillian Daniel : 3:00 PM “When spiritual but not religious is not enough: The limits of taste” 7:30 p.m.: “When spiritual but not religious is not enough: Finding God in unexpected places, even the church” Held at First Presbyterian Church
2012 January 24
“Chocolat,” The movie and discussion : In conjunction with the Anderson International Festival, ASTL sponsored the showing of the movie, "Chocolat" and a discussion afterwards. The discussion was led by Dr. Stuart Sprague
2011 September 20
Discussion of Dr. Howard Thurman’s Life and Work : Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited Led by George West Anderson County Library
2011 October 4
Discussion of Dr. Howard Thurman’s Life and Work : Howard Thurman's Search for Common Ground Led by Stuart Sprague Anderson County Library
2011 October 16
Dr. Luther Smith : The Life and Work of Dr. Howard Thurman: 3:00 p.m, "Becoming Who We Are Called to Be" 7:30 p.m. "Community Beyond Our Dreams" Held at St. John's United Methodist Church
2011 May
Discussion of Dr. Howard Thurman’s Life and Works : May 10 - Howard Thurman's Essential Writings (edited by Luther Smith) Led by George West Serenity Place (535 Plantation Road, Anderson 29621)
2011 June 21
Discussion of Dr. Howard Thurman’s Life and Work : Howard Thurman's Luminous Darkness Led by Stuart Sprague Anderson County Library
2011 Feb 18 and 19
Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan : Parables By and About Jesus
Parables By and About Jesus.
2011 August 6
Bishop John Shelby Spong : Lecture # 1 “Christianity Before the Gospels Were Written” 9:30 – 11:30 AM Lecture # 2 “The Shadow of the Synagogue in New Testament Formation” 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Bishop Spong spoke at First Baptist of Clemson.
2010
Dr. Jerry R. Wright : Jungian Analyst, Lecturer, Workshop and Retreat Leader
Seeking a God Sufficient For The Soul’s Passion Lecture 1: When Our God Is Too Small Lecture 2: God Beyond Reason and Religion
Dr. Stuart Sprague : Experiencing Truth
First of a five presentations made in October and November of 2010 in preparation for ASTL Anniversary lecture series in Feb. 2011 by Borg and Crossan
Dr. Bill Mallard : Imagining Truth
The second of a five presentations made in October and November of 2010 in preparation for ASTL Anniversary lecture series in Feb. 2011 by Borg and Crossan
Rev Tom Richie : Prophesying Truth
The third of a five presentations made in October and November of 2010 in preparation for ASTL Anniversary lecture series in Feb. 2011 by Borg and Crossan
Dr. Tommy Watson : Singing Truth
Fourth of a five presentations made in October and November of 2010 in preparation for ASTL Anniversary lecture series in Feb. 2011 by Borg and Crossan
Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown : Practicing Truth
Fifth of a five presentations made in October and November of 2010 in preparation for ASTL Anniversary lecture series in Feb. 2011 by Borg and Crossan
2009
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine : James E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Lecture 1: The Bible and Sex: David and Bathsheba Lecture 2: The Bible and Empire: Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas Lecture 3: The Bible and Politics: Daniel and Revelatioin
Dr. Tom Long : "A Raid On the Inarticulate
How The Bible Tells The Truth Poetically.
2008
Dr. Laura Sugg : Teacher, Campus Minister, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Seminary
Lecture 1: God’s Encirciling: the Rich Traditions of Celtic Christianity Lecture 2: A Service of Worship In the Celtic Tradition
Dr. Marion “Marty” Swords : Professor of New Testament Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
Paul: The Man, The Message and The Mission Lecture 2: Philemon: Paul’s Wit and Wisdom
2007
Dr. Charles Kimball : Chair of The Department of Religion, Wake Forest University
Lecture 1: Islam, Christianity and the Clash of Civilizations: What In The World Is Going On Lecture 2: Sharing the Road to an Uncertain Future: Religion, Politics and Democracy in the 21st Century
2006
Dr. R. Jerry Wright : Jungian Analyst, Lecturer, Workshop and Retreat Leader
Lecture 1: Recovery of Soul Lecture 2: Living at the Edge of the Visible and Invisible World
Levine, Dr. Amy-Jill : Professor of New Testament Studies, Vanderbilt University
Stories: How the Bible Both Unites and Divides. Lecture 1: The Messianic Secret Lecture 2: Teaching Difficult Stories
2005
Dr. Fred Craddock : Brandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, Candler School of Theology
Lecture 1: A Conversation Between The Text and The Listeners Lecture 2: More Than Anything Else In The World
Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor : Professor of Religion at Piedmont College, Adjunct Professor of Christian Spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary
2 Lectures about: Us and Them…Religious Strangers Post 9/11.
2004
Dr. William Mallard : Retired Professor of Church History, Candler School of Theology
The New Testament Revolution: The Virgin Birth and The Samaritan
Dr. Brian K. Blount : Professor of New Testament Theology, Princeton Tehological Seminary
Lecture 1: The Revelation of Culture Lecture 2: A Cultural-Political Reading of Revelation 1
2003
Dr. Bill Leonard : Dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest University
The Church and The World: Ancient Mission—New Dilemmas
Dr. Charles Kimball : Chair of the Department of Religion at Wake Forest University
Sharing a Fragile Planet: Obstacles and Opportunities for the Children of Abraham (3 Sessions)
2002
Dr. Walter Bruggeman : Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary
The Book of Psalms—The Church’s Rich Script of Truth and Hope (2 Sessions)
Dr. John Cobb : Emeritus Professor of Theology, Claremont California
Keep Faith Dialogue Going In A New Kind of World (2 Sessions)
2001
Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor : Episcopal Presit, Professor of Religoin and Philosophy at Piedmont College, Demorest Ga.
Living Faithfully in a Multi-Faith World Lecutre 1: America’s Changing Religous Landscape Lecture 2: Christianity and The World Religions
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine : Professor of New Testament Studies, Vanderbilt University
The Next Stage of Jewish-Christian Relations Lecture 1: What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like Me Doing In A Job Like This? Lecture 2: The Bible In The Public Eye
2000
Dr. Harold G. Koenig : Associate Professor of Psycharity and Medicine at Duke University
A History of Religion, Spirituality, Medicine and Science. (2 Sessions) Co Sponsored by The Anderson County Medical Association
1999
Rev. Richard F. Elliott, Jr. : Retired United Methodist Minister
Spirituality with Integrity Lecture 1: The Elephant in the Church’s Living Room Lecture 2: Saving The Church’s Ancient Metaphors
Dr. Gregory Jones : Dean of The Divinity School, Duke University
Forgiveness – Making Peace with the Past and Finding New Life in the Future (2 Sessions)
1998
Dr. William Mallard : Candler School of Theology
Doctrines Come to Life – The Trinity and The Spirit (2 Sessions)
Dr. Vincenzo Di Nicola : Chairman of The Divisioni of Child and Adolescent Psycharity, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
Small Answers: Lessons For The Left Hand (4 hour session)
The Rt. Rev. Bennett J. Sims : Bishop Emeritus of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Lecture 1: Heresy Reconsidered Lecture 2: Servanthood and Sexuality
1988
Dr. Karl Plank :
Session 1: Thomas Merton, A Film Biography Session 2: A Monk Contemplates Eichmann
1968
Carl Skrade : Newberry College
3 films for high school students
Victor Frankl : Professor, University of Vienna, Holocaust Survivor; Author, Man’s Search for Meaning
Norman Perrin :
“Rediscovering the Teachings of Jesus”
1967
Jack Boozer : Emory University
Paul Tillich (several sessions)
William Stringfellow : Author, Attorney, NYC
John Cooper : Department of Philosophy, Newberry College
“Historical Understanding Christian Radical Thought” (several sessions)
1966
Lewis Hay : Presbyterian College
“Studies in the Synoptic Gospels: Mark”
John Patton : Chaplain, Emory University Hospital
“Theological and Psychological Concepts of Human Emotions” (eight-week course)
Claude Evans : Clemson, SC
Robert Briggs : Wake Forest University
George K. Schweitzer : Professor, University of Tennessee
1965
Joe Matthews : The Ecumenical Institute, Chicago
Theodore Weber : Emory University: Christian Ethics (several sessions)
1964
Norman Perrin : Candler Theological Seminary, Emory
“The Kingdom of God”
William Mallard : Professor of Church History, Candler Theological Seminary, Emory
“The Nature and Significance of the Church” (several sessions)
1963
Z. Holler : Minister, Young Memorial ARP Church, Anderson
“The Parables” (several sessions)
Theodore Runyan : Emory University
“Romans: Sourcebook of Our Faith”
1962
Harvey Guthrie : Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA
1961
Franklin Littell : Perkins School of Theology
“The German Phoenix”