“Whose Prayers did God hear?” / ‘Wessen Gebete hat Gott erhört?’ This stark question was posed by a pastor reflecting on the churches built for European worshippers inside the very castles where enslaved Africans were imprisoned along the Gold Coast. The historical connection between the Church, Christian mission, and slavery has not only shaped the past but also the experience of Christianity to this day.
The Schlosskirche, in cooperation with the BCDSS, invites you to join us on Dies Academicus (3 December) at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of shared reflection. In addition to a series of short talks and interviews, the programme will include small interactive activities and opportunities for conversation and exchange.
During the first portion of the event, we will hear from Prof. Dr. Markus Saur (Professor of Exegesis and Theology of the Old Testament) and Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz (Professor of Philosophy and the Theory of Religions), both from the University of Bonn.
After a brief intersession, which will include two interactive activities that invite further reflection on the theme, we will welcome the Reverend Prof. Dr. Roderick Hewitt, President of the International University of the Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica. Prof. Hewitt will introduce the Council for World Mission’s Onesimus Project, which seeks to address the legacies of slavery and modern slavery, as well as to promote ecumenical education and advocacy in churches on issues related to slavery and its history.
Prof. Dr. Pia Wiegmink (Professor of Dependency and Slavery Studies) and Rev. David Brandon Smith (BCDSS PhD Researcher) will facilitate the discussions.
No registration needed!