1517-2017: Lutherans and Catholics, Then and Now
The conference, “Lutherans and Catholics, Then and Now,” was held September 14 to 15, 2017, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Wittenberg or Lutheran Reformation.
It provided a meaningful opportunity for Lutherans and Catholics to reflect together on the momentous theological, historical, cultural, and global implications unfolding from the events surrounding the Reformation and in the five decades of dialogue since the Second Vatican Council.
Welcome and Keynote Presentations
- Dr. John J. DeGioia, President, Georgetown University
- John W. O’Malley, S.J., University Professor, Theology, Georgetown University
“Martin Luther, Trent, Vatican I, and Vatican II” - Kenneth G. Appold, James Hastings Nichols Professor of Reformation History, Princeton Theological Seminary
“Lutheran-Catholic Colloquies of the 16th Century and Today”
Ecumenical Service of Word and Song for a Common Commemoration of the Reformation
- Bishop Denis Madden, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Baltimore
- Bishop Richard Graham, Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Bishop Latrelle Easterling, United Methodist Church
What Is Distinctive about the Fifth Centenary of the Lutheran Reformation?
- Christine Helmer, Visiting Corcoran Professor of Christian-Jewish Relations (Boston College) and Professor of German and Religious Studies (Northwestern University)
- Peter Neuner, Professor Emeritus, Catholic Theological Faculty, Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich
- John Borelli, Special Assistant to the President for Catholic Identity and Dialogue, Georgetown University (Moderator)
Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue: Accomplishments and Challenges
- Kathryn Johnson, Director, Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Susan K. Wood, SCL, Professor, Systematic Theology, Marquette University
- Christopher Bellitto, Chair and Associate Professor of History, Kean University (Moderator)
Martin Luther, Ignatius of Loyola and (the) Catholic Tradition
- Philip D.W. Krey, President Emeritus, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
- David Collins, S.J., Associate Professor, History, Georgetown University
- Amy Leonard, Associate Professor, History, Georgetown University
- Leo Lefebure, Matteo Ricci, S.J., Professor of Theology, Georgetown University (Moderator)
Teaching the Reformation after 50 Years of Dialogue: A Panel Discussion
- Alfred J. Acres, Chair and Associate Professor, Art and Art History, Georgetown University
- Julia Lamm, Professor, Theology, Georgetown University
- Jo Ann H. Moran Cruz, Associate Professor, History, Georgetown University
- Philip D.W. Krey, President Emeritus, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
- Gerard Mannion, Joseph and Winifred Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies, Georgetown University (Moderator)
Support for 1517-2017: Lutherans and Catholics, Then and Now comes from:
- The Office of the President
- Paulist Press
- Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs
- Department of History
- Department of Theology
- Office of Mission and Ministry