May 9, 9:00-16:30
Chapel for Europe, Rue van Maerlantstraat 22-24 B-1040 Brussels
Open for all, this is a one-day introduction to the influence of the Gospel
• on the shaping of Europe through 2000 years,
• on European integration since WW2, and
• in current EU politics.
This study day is relevant for all living and working in Europe and wishing to understand better our secularised and multi-religious mission field.
The day will be led by:
Prof dr Evert Van de Poll,
Evangelical Theological Faculty,
Heverlee
Jeff Fountain,
Schuman Centre for European Studies,
Amsterdam
David Fieldsend,
Former Attaché in the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representation to the EU.
Chairman Sallux | ECPM Foundation. United Kingdom
Dr Jasper Knecht (to be confirmed)
Qua Vadis/Salzburg
WTC London/Alkmaar
| 9:00 | Doors open |
| 9:30 | Session 1: the Gospel and the making of Europe: How European civilisation and culture was shaped by the story of Jesus in all corners of Europe from the first century onwards. |
| 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 | Session 2: the Gospel and European integration: How the peace was won after WW2 primarily through a message of forgiveness and reconciliation. |
| 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 | Session 3: the Gospel and EU politics today: How the EU political system works, and topics of Christian concern which fall within the competence of the EU. |
| 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 | Session 4: Conclusions |
| 16:30 | Drinks and snacks |