2024 Aus Memorial Lecture at Luther Seminary

Bonhoeffer, the Gospel, and the Other: A Bonhoeffer Salon

Before his imprisonment and martyrdom for working with the German resistance, Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived and shared the Gospel in an increasingly dangerous world. Come discover how Bonhoeffer's ideas of who is "Other" impacted how he lived—and died—as a witness for his faith.

Wood background with Bonhoeffer's headshot on the right third.

A Compelling Conversation on Bonhoeffer's Life and Legacy

Join Bonhoeffer scholar and author Andy Root and theologian and Homebrewed Christianity founder Tripp Fuller for an evening that brings to life Bonhoeffer’s travels, teaching, and work—not only bringing the Gospel to Others but to living out the Gospel's call to the point of death at the hands of the Nazi regime.

This interactive, "salon"-style event will feature a high quality livestream of the Aus Memorial Lecture from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as a hosted online conversation with facilitator Rolf Jacobson, professor of Old Testament and dean of the faculty at Luther Seminary.

What You'll Gain:

  • Insights about how Bonhoeffer's boundary-crossing travels to Rome, Spain, Africa, and New York shaped his radical theology of solidarity with the "Other" and the oppressed.
  • The pivotal role that grappling with cultural and national identity played in Bonhoeffer's ministry during an era of global crisis.
  • How Bonhoeffer's experiences as a pastor among Germany's working class—with their rising cultural resentments—informed his vision of an authentic, socially-engaged church that identifies with the marginalized.
  • What drove Bonhoeffer to join the German resistance at tremendous personal risk, collaborating with the "Other" on the underside of society.

Meet Your Webinar Leaders

  • Tripp Fuller

    Tripp recently moved back to North Carolina and started as Visiting Professor of Theology at Luther Theological Seminary after three years as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theology & Science at the University of Edinburgh. He recently released Divine Self-Investment: a Constructive Open and Relational Christology, the first book in the Studies in Open and Relational Theology series. For over 15 years Tripp has been doing the Homebrewed Christianity podcast (think on-demand internet radio) where he interviews different scholars about their work so you can get nerdy in traffic, on the treadmill, or doing the dishes. Last year it had over 4 million downloads. It also inspired a book series with Fortress Press called the Homebrewed Christianity Guides to... topics like God, Jesus, Spirit, Church History, etc. Tripp is a very committed and (some of his friends think overly) engaged Lakers fan and takes Star Wars and Lord of the Rings very seriously.

  • Andrew Root, PhD

    After receiving his PhD at Princeton Theological Seminary, Andrew Root joined Luther Seminary in 2005. He is considered one of the leading scholars of youth ministry and practical theology in the world. Root has published 16 books, many of which have been found on lists for Book of the Year. His latest project is a six-volume series with Baker Academic. Root is known as a leading thinker on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and is a sought-after speaker at conferences, colleges, and churches. He has lectured and presented all over the world, including South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

Register for this free webinar

  • June 11th, 2024 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CT

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