Opening Address to “Is the Reformation Over? A Conversation between Friends”

Pastor John Wright: Opening Address to "Is the Reformation Over? A Conversation between Friends"

I am just getting back on the ground from last weekends pilgrimage to Kansas City. Nazarene Theological Seminary was a wonderful place to meet for the little event, "Is the Reformation Over? George Lindbeck, David Burrell, and Stanley Hauerwas: A Conversation between Friends." Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete was not able to meet us due to health complications.

The weekend was as profound as it was exhausting. Thanks to all who attended, to President Ron Benefiel and Professor Andy Johnson and the NTS staff, and particularly, to my friends and students who were there. I will post here my opening address from last Thursday night. I was asked to provide the rationale and background for the event. As always, your responses are welcome!

“Is the Reformation Over?”
A conversation among friends: George Lindbeck, David Burrell, and Stanley Hauerwas

By John W. Wright
Professor of Theology and Christian Scriptures
Point Loma Nazarene University

“Is the Reformation Over?” Mark Noll and Carolyn Nystrom asked this question a few years ago – and cautiously answered no. Stanley Hauerwas, one of our guests here, …