The 32nd Annual
ATLANTIC
THEOLOGICAL
CONFERENCE
Tuesday, June 26 (evening)
to Friday, June 29 (noon), 2012
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
"The New Atheism"
Founded in 1981, the Atlantic Theological Conference brings together people from all walks of life to hear papers and participate in discussions on issues of enduring theological importance.
This year's Conference will explore the subject of "The New Atheism".
The 2012 Atlantic Theological Conference will be held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Conference sessions will take place at St. Peter's Cathedral Hall. Worship services will be in St. Peter's Cathedral. The Cathedral is located at the corner of All Souls' Lane and Rochford Street.
The Atlantic Theological Conference has no official church sponsorship and is funded through registration fees and individual donations. For those attending the entire conference, a $60 registration fee is applicable. Those intending to attend individual sessions are asked to pay $10 per session. Those who attend only one session may attend for free, but are asked to contribute a donation towards the cost of the conference. Students are welcome to attend all sessions for free. All participants are asked to register.
For additional information about the conference, or if you have any questions, general e-mail inquiries may be directed to St. Peter Publications at office@stpeter.org.
The following information gives details on the schedule & papers
for the 2012 Atlantic Theological Conference:The 2012 Conference
Tuesday, June 26
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration (St. Peter's Cathedral Hall)
7:30 p.m. Choral Evensong in St. Peter's Cathedral (with Reception to follow)
Sermon: Mr. Nicholas Hatt, Dean of Residence, University of King's College, Halifax, N.S.
Wednesday morning June 27
10:00 p.m. First Paper:
Overview of the New Atheism
- The Rev'd Duncan Dormor, President and Dean, St. John's College, Cambridge
Response:
- Prudence Dailey, Chairman of the Prayer Book Society of England
5:30 p.m. Lobster Dinner (optional)
Wednesday evening, June 27
7:30 p.m. Second Paper:
The Bible: foundational document for the New Atheism
- The Rev'd Dr. Gary Thorne, Chaplain, Dalhousie University & the
University of King's College, Halifax, N.S.
Response:
- Victoria Goddard, Ph.D., University of Toronto
Thursday morning, June 28
10 a.m. Third Paper:
Original Sin as the Evil of Religion
- The Rev'd Dr. Thomas Curran, Associate Professor of Humanities, Foundation Year Programme,
University of King's College, Halifax, N.S.
Response:
- Jonni Turner, B.A. Honours candidate, University of King's College, Halifax, N.S.
5:00 p.m. Conference Eucharist — Solemn Choral Eucharist (St. Peter's Cathedral):
Eve of the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul
Sermon: The Rev'd Duncan Dormor, President and Dean, St. John's College, Cambridge
Thursday evening, June 28
8:00 p.m. Fourth Paper:
Religion and Science
- Dr. Stephen Snobelen, Associate Professor of Humanities, History of Science and Technology Programme,
University of King's College, Halifax N.S.
Response:
- David Puxley, M.A. Dalhousie, M.Div., Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax;
Ordinand, Diocese of NS & PEI
Friday morning June 29
10:00 a.m. Fifth Paper:
Nietzsche and the Existence of God
- Dr. David Deane, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology,
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, N.S.
Response:
- Christopher Rice, M.A., University of Sussex
The Conference concludes at approximately 12 noon.Conference Summary: The Rev'd Dr. Thomas Curran
FOR MORE INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
The Atlantic Theological Conference
P.O. Box 713
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7L3 CANADA
Phone/Fax: 1 (902) 368-8442
E-mail: office@stpeter.org
REGISTRATION FEES
For those attending the entire conference, a $60 registration fee is applicable. Those intending to attend individual sessions are asked to pay $10 per session. Those who attend only one session may attend for free, but are asked to contribute a donation towards the cost of the conference. Students are welcome to attend all sessions for free. All participants are asked to register.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The conference takes place at the heart of the tourist season, so all participants are advised to book accommodation before arriving in Prince Edward Island. Those who request it on their Registration Form will receive information on accommodations in the Charlottetown area. If you would like further information including travel information, you may contact Tourism PEI directly at 1-888-734-7529, or via this website.
DONATIONS
Contributions to defray the cost of the Conference are gratefully accepted. All donations are tax deductible. Please make all cheques payable to 'The Atlantic Theological Conference / St. Peter Publications.'
The Atlantic Theological Conference has no official church sponsorship and is funded only through registration fees and individual donations. Also, we acknowledge, with gratitude, annual support from the 'Segelberg Trust'.
Please watch this site for updates and further information as it becomes available.