May 9, 9:00-16:30
Chapel for Europe, Rue van Maerlantstraat 22-24 B-1040 Brussels
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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:
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Prof dr Evert Van de Poll,
Evangelical Theological Faculty,
Heverlee
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Jeff Fountain,
Schuman Centre for European Studies,
Amsterdam
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David Fieldsend,
Former Attaché in the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representation to the EU.
Chairman Sallux | ECPM Foundation. United Kingdom
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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 |