Trinity Christian College Announces Fall Semester WorldView Speakers

Trinity Christian College has announced the WorldView schedule of speakers for the Fall Semester. The series features an exciting group of guest speakers discussing a variety of topics:

• Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 pm—Dr. John Inazu

Dr. Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis, will speak on “Confident Pluralism” at 7 pm in the Vermeer Fireside Room. In his book Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference, he argues that Americans can and must live together peaceably in spite of significant differences over politics, religion, sexuality, and other important matters. His talk is in conjunction with Trinity’s annual observance of Constitution Day.

• Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 pm—Josh Larsen ’96

Larsen, who is co-host of the radio show and podcast “Filmspotting” and film critic of the faith and culture magazine “Think Christian,” will discuss “Movies as Prayers of Anger and Reconciliation” at 7 pm in the Grand Lobby of Ozinga Chapel. Larsen will highlight select scenes from Spike Lee’s Oscar-nominated 1989 film “Do the Right Thing,” which is notorious as an expression of righteous social anger while offering a prayerful hint of reconciliation.

Larsen will also speak at Chapel at 10 am on Sept. 20 in Ozinga Chapel Auditorium.

• Monday, Oct. 16 at 3:30 pm—Dr. Suzanne McDonald
• Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 pm—Dr. Eduardo J. Echeverria ’73

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Trinity is holding a series of lectures to provide insights into the impact of the Reformation on both Reformed Protestantism and Roman Catholic viewpoints. Dr. McDonald is a professor of systematic and historical theology at Western Theological Seminary and Dr. Echeverria is a professor of philosophy and systematic theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The lectures will take place at 3:30 pm in the Grand Lobby of Ozinga Chapel.

• Monday, Nov. 27 at 7 pm—Wayne Messmer

Messmer is a local legend—famed singer, exciting speaker, acclaimed author, and talented broadcaster. The “Voice of the National Anthem” will bring his timeless message of hope and resilience to Trinity during a 7 pm lecture in the Grand Lobby of Ozinga Chapel. Messmer will share the accounts of his true-life story, canvassing his rise to fame as the premier singer of the National Anthem, his career as a broadcaster, speaker, and sports personality and his near-fatal experience of being shot in the throat during an armed robbery attempt.

In addition to his WorldView address, Messmer will also present “Damien,” a one-man play based on the life of Father Damien de Veuster, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Marg Kallemeyn Theatre. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the work of Dr. David Weinstein, the world’s leading researcher for a cure for Glycogen Storage Disease. Messmer’s granddaughter suffers from this disease. Visit http://www.trnty.edu/worldview for more information and to purchase tickets to “Damien.”

WorldView is Trinity’s annual community and college series for film, word, and music. All events are free, and the public is welcome. All events take place on Trinity’s campus at 6601 W. College Dr.