Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Dr. Lindy Scott, author of "Terrorism in the War in Iraq: A Christian Word from Latin America," will speak Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Scott's presentation, "The War in Iraq: Insights from the Latin American Church," will focus on the Latin American Christian views about what should be done now and what should be learned from the war. After his presentation, the program will be open for questions.
Scott, currently an associate professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at Wheaton (Ill.) College, earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio University, masters' from Northwestern University and Trinity International University, and his Ph. D. from Northwestern University. He taught for 15 years in universities and seminaries in Mexico, including the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has recently been appointed Director of Wheaton College's Center for Applied Christian Ethics.
On sabbatical this year, Scott has spoken in the United States and abroad on a Christian response to terrorism, the war in Iraq, and international poverty. His speaking engagements include: Princeton Seminary, Eastern University, Eastern Seminary, Fuller Seminary, Westmont College, Calvin College, and Azusa Pacific University.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Bryan Rennie, associate professor of religion at Westminster College, at (724) 946-7151 or e-mail brennie@westminster.edu.
