John W. de Gruchy, emeritus professor of Christian studies at the University of Cape Town, and Extraordinary Professor of Theology at Stellenbosch University, has a new book out, published by Wipf and Stock (October 2022). ABOUT THE BOOK: Wipf & Stock, October 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have starkly reminded us [...]
Reading Bonhoeffer Together for Ten Years: The Bonhoeffer Society of Red Wing, Minnesota (Monthly Meetings September – May)
Local Bonhoeffer Society Red Wing, Minnesota, USA The Bonhoeffer Society of Red Wing In March 2012, Dr. Michael Hayes formed a monthly discussion group in Red Wing, Minnesota to create an opportunity for studying the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Written by Mike Hayes, 2012 In 2015, Mike wrote a booklet introducing the Bonhoeffer Society of [...]
Bonhoeffer Scholar News: Jeffrey C. Pugh Receives Elon Medallion from Elon University
Bonhoeffer scholar and former IBS-ELS Board Member, Dr. Jeffrey Pugh, was one of three members of the Elon University community to receive the 2022 Elon Medallion, the highest honor awarded by the university. From Elon University News, “Today at Elon” – Jeffrey Pugh During his 32 years at Elon, Professor of Religious Studies and Distinguished [...]
IBS-ELS Webinar – Book Discussion: Discipleship and Unity: Bonhoeffer’s Ecumenical Theology (by Cole Jodon) – Recording Now Available
Conversing with Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Discipleship, Ecclesiology, and Ecumenism Watch the Recording Dr. Cole Jodon Please join the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section for a virtual event focusing on the ecumenical theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Cole Jodon on his recent monograph, Discipleship and Unity: Bonhoeffer’s Ecumenical [...]
In Memoriam: J. Deotis Roberts (1927-2022)
Rev. Dr. J. Deotis Roberts (1927-2022) Born July 12, 1927 in Spindale, North Carolina, Dr. Roberts earned a Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology in 1957 and later received a Doctor of Letters Degree, both from the University of Edinburgh. Roberts also received degrees from Johnson C. Smith University (Bachelor of Arts), Shaw University Divinity School (Bachelor [...]