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A Conference to Celebrate the Legacy of
H. Evan Runner
October 4 - 5, 2002
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario
"A vision as grand as Runner's makes bold demands upon the Spirit's labour. It also asks that the community of faith that embraces the vision to commit to a multigenerational project. Runner's voice began the project; the many institutions he inspired will ensure that the project continues across the generations."
Robert Sweetman
H. Evan Runner Chair in the History of Philosophy, ICS
Throughout his lengthy teaching career at Calvin College, H. Evan Runner was a dynamic advocate of a Christian worldview and its implications for the study of philosophy and various other fields, as well as its implications for Christian social engagement. Runner's impact was by no means limited to Calvin College. He was instrumental in founding of the Institute for Christian Studies in 1967, and was the teacher of most of the first generation of ICS faculty members, Beyond Calvin College and ICS, Runner's ideas and emphases also played a formative role in the development of Dordt College, Trinity Christian College, The King's University College and Redeemer University College. Individual scholars in a wide variety of fields also regard Runner as a very influential teacher.
You are invited to attend a two-day academic conference to explore and celebrate the academic legacy of Dr. H. Evan Runner, who passed away in March of this year. The conference runs from Friday October 4 to Saturday October 5 at Redeemer University College in Ancaster Ontario.
Plenaries
The conference will open with an overview of Runner's academic legacy
led by Albert Wolters (Redeemer University College). On Saturday,
Robert Sweetman of ICS (H. Evan Runner Chair in the History of
Philosophy) will close the conference with an overview of the conference
presentations and a prognosis for the future.
Runner Tribute
On Friday night, representatives from various Christian institutions, including the CLAC, CPJ the Christian Teachers' Association and the CRC clergy, will pay tribute to Runner and the impact of his work in the wider Christian community.
Sessionals
Between plenaries, concurrent sessions will address Runner's impact and legacy in particular areas of study or concern. These "conversational" presentations will leave time for discussion. Topics include:
- Runner and Vollenhoven
John Kok (Dordt College, IA)
- Runner and the Problem-Historical Approach
Tony Tol (Free University, Amsterdam)
- Runner's Implications for Issues in Theology
John Vander Stelt (Dordt College, IA)
- Runner's Legacy for Social/Political Theory and Action
James Skillen (Center for Public Justice, D.C.)
- Runner's Legacy for the Natural Sciences
Uko Zylstra (Calvin College, MI)
- Runner's Legacy for Social Philosophy
Brad Breems (Trinity Christian College, IL)
- Runner's Legacy for Christian Philosophy
Hendrik Hart (Institute for Christian Studies, ON)
- Runner's Legacy for Understanding History
Harry Groenewold (The Kings University College, AB)
- Runner's Impact Through the Groen Club
Harry Van Dyke (Redeemer University College, ON)
- Runner's Legacy for Education
Harry Fernhout (Institute for Christian Studies, ON)
| Friday |
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| 8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. |
Keynote: Wolters |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00-12:30 p.m. |
Sessional #1 |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:30-3:00 p.m. |
Sessional #2 |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
Sessional #3 |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 p.m. |
Runner Tribute |
| Saturday |
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| 9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Sessional #4 |
| 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. |
Plenary: Sweetman |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
Wrap-up |
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