Past Events

The purpose of this conference is to explore the philosophical foundations of limited government by engaging ancient, medieval, and modern thinkers on the subject. Participants will focus on the contributions made by these enduring sources of political and social thought to an understanding of the necessity of limited government. A secondary aspect of the conference will be to introduce participants to the criticisms lodged against the regulatory apparatus of the modern state by having them review basic readings on the principle of subsidiarity and public choice economics.

Series Description Based on the speaker's book, Eden’s Bridge: The Marketplace in Creation and Mission, and the purpose of this lecture series is to broaden and deepen the current theological discussion surrounding the role of the marketplace in the Kingdom of God. Another facet of the discussions will be the redemptive process of God’s mission ( missio Dei) in the world. We hope to move toward empowering and actualizing the whole Church for Kingdom advancement through marketplace mechanisms.

Acton Institute and Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary are co-sponsoring an event to premiere the book Flourishing Churches and Communities: A Pentecostal Primer on Faith, Work, and Economics for Spirit-Empowered Discipleship written by Acton Institute Senior Advisor Dr. Charlie Self. Dr. Self is also an associate professor of church history at Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary where he directs their Ph.D. studies in Bible and theology. This book is the first in a series of primers that Acton is releasing looking at faith from various theological perspectives.

This event is at capacity. To inquire about available seats, please contact: Elly Barnette-Dawson at 616.454.3080 or [email protected].

Series Description Poverty and those living in impoverished situations are frequent subjects of heated debate. This lecture series explore the theme of human flourishing as it is related to poverty, globalization, and the Church in the developed world. The series begins by introducing a theological framework for thinking about globalization. The following three sessions apply this Christian framework to discussions of human flourishing in the larger context of entrepreneurship, stewardship, and trade.

Acton is pleased to announce a Dallas area screening of a session of its new PovertyCure DVD series for small groups, along with a chance to hear from the project’s lead writer, Acton research fellow Jonathan Witt.

Lecture Description With so much focus on the developing world, it is easy to dismiss the “secular vs. sacred” worldview struggle of the developed world as just another "first world problem". The purpose of this series is to give needed theoretical and practical attention to the far ranging economic, social and political causes and impacts of the West’s identity crisis. The first two weeks will focus on the deeper trends underlying much of the developed world’s present-day crisis.

At this conference, graduate students will discuss religious freedom, the church-state relationship, and the role of religion in shaping the moral order of free societies. These issues will be examined through the lens of history, and readings and discussion will explore the relationship by illustrating how, at different points in history, Christianity has acted as a support for liberty and, at others, has failed to do so.

Join us for an evening at the Grohmann Museum to explore a large collection of art reflecting work. The Eckhart G. Grohmann Collection "Man at Work" comprises more than 900 paintings and sculptures from 1580 to the present. They reflect a variety of artistic styles and subjects that document the evolution of organized work. The museum is named in honor of Dr.