Events

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Upcoming Acton Events

July 24, 2008 12:00 - 1:30pm		Acton Lecture Series: Asia: Lessons and Opportunities [Register online] Mr. Michael Miller: How did Asia develop, and what can other developing countries learn from Asia's remarkable growth? What role will Christianity play in the expansion of Asia?
August 7, 2008	— August 9, 2008	The Austrian School of Economics in the 21st Century Thematic Areas: Economics Epistemology Methodology Political Philosophy Readings on the Austrian School of Economics
August 14, 2008 12:00 - 1:30pm		Acton Lecture Series: The Birth of Freedom [Register online] Dr. Jay Richards: Actons newest documentary, "The Birth of Freedom," treats the contributions of the Judeo-Christian tradition to the rise of political and economic freedom in the West.
September 4, 2008 7:00 pm		The Birth of Freedom - Chicago Premiere [Register online] The Chicago, IL, Premiere of Acton Media's newest documentary, The Birth of Freedom.
September 18, 2008 12:00 - 1:30pm		Acton Lecture Series: What’s Wrong With Latin America? [Register online] Dr. Samuel Gregg: Latin America is a continent seemingly in a perpetual state of crisis. Chronic political instability, economic decline, and social instability are the norm rather than the exception in most Latin American nations. In this lecture, Dr. Samuel Gregg outlines the deeper reasons for Latin America's problems, its apparent inability to escape endless cycles of crisis and political extremism, and the most basic steps that need to be taken if Latin America is to have any chance of political stability and economic prosperity.
September 18, 2008	— September 20, 2008	Toward a Free and Virtuous City [Register online] The Toward a Free and Virtuous City (City FAVS) conference examines the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty from a standpoint of Christian Anthropology. The conference applies traditional truths to complex problems facing today’s city, such as the regulatory policy and the role of independent charities and non-profits in combating poverty.
October 23, 2008	— October 26, 2008	Toward a Free and Virtuous Society [Register online] Toward a Free and Virtuous Society conferences are intensive seminars for future religious leaders. These conferences offer an introduction to the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty by combining an in-depth treatment of economic principles with principles of social justice and anthropology. They explore the nature of the human person and the created order from the perspectives of Scripture and natural law, examining concepts such as justice, equality, stewardship, and virtue. In addition, these seminars focus on applying the principles of economic liberty to complex issues such as poverty, welfare reform, and globalization.