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DVD Study Guide for God’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good: The Story of Pietism
No full textThis study guide was written by Mark Safstrom and Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom to accompany the documentary film, God’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good: The Story of Pietism (2017). Pietisten Inc. is the publisher and Vision Video is the distributor for this DVD. This study guide is intended as a resource for teachers and pastors to facilitate post-viewing discussion of a 75-minute overview of the history of Pietism. This episode is divided into three main chapters, which have brief summaries. The questions for these chapters have been further divided into smaller sections, to allow flexibility for viewing in shorter installments and allow greater time to focus on the many people and concepts profiled in the film. A selected bibliography is included with recommended books for further reading on German and Scandinavian Pietism
Covenanters Reading Scripture Through History
No full textThis 12-page pamphlet was commissioned by the Evangelical Covenant Church as supplemental historical material to accompany a denomination-wide biblical literacy initiative called the Community Bible Experience in 2016. Four theologians and historians were asked to collaborated in writing; Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom (North Park Theological Seminary), Christopher Gehrz (Bethel University), Hauna Ondrey (North Park Theological Seminary), and Mark Safstrom (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). The purpose was to invite Covenant Church members to engage with the biblical reading practices as demonstrated through vignettes in the history of the Evangelical Covenant Church (1885–present), as well as its roots within the Protestant Reformation and later movements of Pietism in Germany and Scandinavia
Sankta Lucia at Augustana College 2021
No full textThis is a recording of Augustana College\u27s annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia, which was filmed live in Ascension Chapel on November 29, 2021 and released online to the general public on December 13. The program features traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons, and poetry. The hymns and music are drawn especially from the historic Augustana Lutheran Church (1860-1962) and the other Swedish-American denominations in the United States. The singing is led by the Swedish language students, organist Chris Nelson, and professor Mark Safstrom. The role of Lucia is played by Emma Cintado, a senior minoring in Scandinavian studies. The program also features musicians Charlie Cathcart, Andy Frieden, Ainslie Lounsbury, Nate Wilson, and Nathan Wylie. The program was sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies Program, the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, the American Scandinavian Association at Augustana, and Campus Ministries.
About the tradition: Sankta Lucia is a holiday celebrated in all the Nordic countries to mark the return of light at the darkest time of year. A candlelight procession of singers is led by a young woman robed in white with a crown of candles on her head, to commemorate the martyred St. Lucy (d. 304 AD), whose feast day is December 13. Over the centuries, this Sicilian saint from the early Catholic Middle Ages became a fixture in Lutheran Sweden, where she came to represent the return of light to the dark, cold winter season and point toward the hope of Christmas
The sense of a beginning : Bakhtinian dialogic criticism on 'the gospel' in Mark.
No full textContemporary literary approaches have caused paradigm shifts in Biblical Studies in the last two decades as it appears in a great deal of Markan studies using narrative, reader-response, deconstructive, feminist, and new historicist approaches. However, literary studies on the Gospel of Mark have not taken into account theoretical questions underlying those approaches. As a result biblical critics are driven by new trends without ever having a chance to examine the critical baggage of the approaches. Consequently, there is a gap of communication between the old and the new one. Therefore this thesis is an attempt to meet the need of enhancing the quality of critical endeavour in biblical studies. In the light of most recent competing critical theories of literature, the first contribution of this thesis is the methodological finding that Bakhtinian dialogic criticism contains the most profound philosophical and practical foundations for solving some crucial theoretical problems in contemporary literary theories. It is a critique to a Saussurian linguistic system of language which becomes the very foundation of modern and postmodern literary criticism. Bakhtinian literary theory shifts the foundation of literary criticism on linguistic signs into the creative activity of the socio-cultural production of human communication. The shift into socio-cultural reality of language communication makes the notion of 'genre' very important to unlock the problem of text and context in literary studies. Since the Gospel of Mark has fascinated most literary critics in Biblical Studies, the problem of 'genre' of this gospel is chosen as the focus of this study. Secondly, as no agreement is reached as to what 'genre' the Gospel of Mark belongs, this thesis makes its contribution to the discussion by locating the problem of 'genre' of Mark in the context of genre theories and argues that the Bakhtinian suggestion to find genre in the socio-cultural sphere by analysing artistic intercourse between narrative agents in Mark has freed the competing analysis from the unresolved problem between the kerygmatic (content oriented) approach and the analogical (form oriented) approach. To achieve finding 'genre' in the socio-cultural sphere, this thesis focuses on Bakhtinian analysis of the process of artistic intercourse between narrative agents. The narrative communicative interrelationships between narrative agents is constructed in this thesis as a 'stereophonic' Bakhtinian model of dialogic communication. This model is an original contribution of this thesis for revising the traditional two dimensional model of narrative communication. Based on this dialogical model of communication, a special role is given to the Bakhtinian 'author-creator' in the realization process of genre through the interaction of polyphonic voices. Through the interaction of voices of the author-artist and the hero we are led to discover a relatively stable type of portraying and controlling reality in Mark, known as the genre of Roman 'satire'. The closest literary affinity is Satyrica by Petronius. This narrative strategy of 'satire' in Mark has its root in the prophetic discourse of the Old Testament which is saturating the speech of the narrator, John the Immerser, the centurion, the people, and even Jesus. Finally, the whole search for Markan 'genre' culminates in the analysis of the realization of genre through the analysis of Bakhtinian chronotope. The reality of the genre of Mark is its social reality that is in its role as dpxrj/ 'beginning'. As the Gospel of Mark proclaims itself as 'a beginning', it defines its claim of socio-cultural 'authority' in early Christianity. It is this 'sense of beginning' which enables the narrating and the narrated world of Mark to interact dialogically
God\u27s Glory, Neighbor\u27s Good: The Story of Pietism (Video)
No full textGod’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good (2017) tells the story of Pietism, a revival movement beginning in 17th-century Europe, which emphasized biblical literacy, spiritual rebirth, and the holistic transformation of individuals and communities.
This is a 1-hour version of the original 75-minute documentary, adapted for public television and airing on WQPT-PBS on June 11, 2020.
In God’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good, Dr. Mark Safstrom (Augustana College) and Dr. Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom (North Park Theological Seminary) offer an accessible introduction to Pietism, suitable for use in the classroom and congregation alike. The perspective is ecumenical and includes critical reflection. Discussion of Lutheran and Moravian history features prominently, as does the impact of Pietism on the Methodist, Baptist, and Free Church traditions. The footage includes well known historical sites in Germany, such as Halle and Herrnhut, as well as lesser known stories from Scandinavia. Through recent interviews with pastors and scholars, as well as accounts of influential women and men from the past, this feature-length documentary reveals how Pietism helped shape modern Christianity.
Filmmaker: Tim Frakes; Narrator: Dr. G. Timothy Johnson; Producer: Pietisten, Inc.; The full 75-minute DVD version is available through Vision Video, Inc. at 1-800-523-0226 (request item #501751D). Order online at www.visionvideo.com
Jenny Lind Bicentennial Concert
No full textThis concert by the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble at Augustana College commemorated the bicentennial of the birth of opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887), known as the “Swedish Nightingale.” The choir was directed by Dr. Michael Zemek and accompanied by Gail Baldwin. The program was narrated by Dr. Mark Safstrom and highlights music associated with Lind, including an original choral arrangement by Dr. Zemek of the hymn “Day by day” (L. Sandell/A.L. Skoog/O. Ahnfelt). The concert was commissioned by the Scandinavian Studies Program at Augustana and was aired on October 16, 2020, during the annual meeting of the Association of Swedish Teachers and Researchers in America (ASTRA), which Augustana hosted virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The performance was recorded earlier that month in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa, by Miles & Mackenzie Videography.
About Lind’s connection to Augustana: Jenny Lind was a beloved figure in the early history of the Augustana Lutheran Synod and its college due to the financial support she gave to the Swedish immigrants as they built a church in Andover, Illinois in 1851, which came later to be known as the Jenny Lind Chapel. These immigrants suffered mightily during the cholera epidemics that plagued Illinois in the late 1840s and early 1850s, and Lind’s philanthropy was therefore a memorable expression of encouragement and hope. The women’s ensemble at Augustana College was named in her honor
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: How to be a liberal with Ian Dunt
No full textOn this Democracy Sausage Extra, Ian Dunt - host of the Oh God, What Now? podcast and author of How to be a liberal - joins Mark Kenny to discuss the history of liberal thought, how it has shaped present day politics, and the origins of the ‘culture wars’. Have the culture wars emerged out of the failures of liberalism? Why haven’t contemporary political actors done more to protect people from prejudice and the tyranny of the majority? And is liberalism a natural corollary to democracy? On this Democracy Sausage Extra, author, political journalist and broadcaster Ian Dunt joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss the history of political thought, present day politics, and liberalism’s trajectory
[Interview with Mark Lane in Playboy Magazine #3]
No full textPoor quality photocopies of a magazine article which appeared in Playboy Magazine. The article features an extensive interview with Mark Lane, an attorney and author, who is critical of the Warren Commission's assessment of the assassination of President Kennedy
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: Full circle with Scott Ludlam
No full textOn this episode of Democracy Sausage, Scott Ludlam, former Greens Deputy Leader and author of the new book Full Circle: A search for the world that comes next, joins Mark Kenny to discuss what he learnt from his time in politics and Australian climate policy. What role do corporate and private interests play in shaping Australian policy-making? Will the country make changes to political donation rules to make the system more transparent? And how can Australia make meaningful progress on climate policy? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Mark Kenny speaks with former Greens Senator Scott Ludlam about Australian politics, his new book, and Section 44 of the Constitution
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: Truth is trouble with Malcolm Knox
No full textOn this Democracy Sausage Extra, award-winning journalist and author Malcolm Knox joins Mark Kenny to discuss the saga of Israel Folau - former star rugby union player sacked for sharing anti-LGBTQ views on social media - and how free speech got so complicated. The sacking of former star player Israel Folau by Rugby Australia for his comments on social media once again revealed faultlines which had recently been laid bare during Australia’s marriage equality plebiscite. So what did the saga reveal about freedom of expression in Australia? What is the significance of groups like the Australian Christian Lobby in Australia’s public discourse? And, with ‘free speech’ very much a political battleground, what might the future hold? On this Democracy Sausage Extra, Professor Mark Kenny speaks with Australian journalist and author Malcolm Knox about the Israel Folau issue, Australia’s evangelical movement, and the ‘culture wars’. This episode was recorded live as part of the ANU/Canberra Times ‘Meet the Author’ series
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