Epic of Creation 2012

Epic of Creation 2012 Monday Evenings Starting September 10: Exploring Our Origins

Explore our origins with distinguished scientists, biblical scholars, and theologians in our Epic of Creation course and public lecture series.  This month five scientists lead us through the creation of the cosmos, the earth, and life. All Epic of Creation lectures are free and open to the public. Upcoming Lectures: September 17 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Story of Creation from Hydrogen to the Earth Donald York, astrophysics, University of Chicago The Origin of Life Tatjana Paunesku, molecular biology, Northwestern University September 24 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Field Trip to the Woloschak Lab and Lecture on Molecular Evolution and Development of the Body Plan Gayle Woloschak, molecular biology, Northwestern University Meet at Ward Memorial Building, 303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60611 or carpool from LSTC October 1 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Evolution of Culture and the Capacity for Culture in the Human Descent Line William Irons, anthropology, Northwestern University Natural Selection as an Explanatory Model Michael LaBarbera, organismal and evolutionary biology, University of Chicago

Third Thursday Theatre with the Student Society Third Thursday September 20: Christopher Nolan's Memento

Third Thursday, September 20, 2012  4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Common Room 350, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Our memory plays a vital role in understanding who we are, how we act, and what our purpose is in life. This semester, we'll watch three fascinating stories about love and loss, each of which raises profound questions about the importance of memory and the power of the human mind. Join us as we explore these intriguing facets of what it means to be human. In Christopher Nolan's film Memento, Leonard Shelby is on a mission to avenge his wife's death, yet the same attack that took her life also left him unable to form new memories. Acclaimed by film critics as well as scientists and philosophers, this complex yet engaging film powerfully explores the role of memory in experiencing purpose, identity, grief, and guilt. Join us following the screening for a panel-led discussion on the film's many themes, and what they might mean for us today. This film, shown in full HD on a large 135" screen, is free and open to the public. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.