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Christensen Symposium Sept. 24 and 25

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Picture of Rolf Jacobson.

The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium will be held Sept. 24 and 25, with speaker Dr. Rolf Jacobson, writer and educator.  Jacobson is an associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary and associate editor of “Word and World.”  He also taught at Augsburg College from 2000-2003.

Jacobson’s two-day theme is “Everyday Life in Light of the Gospel.” 

Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. “Why Do You Weep?” Sadness, Grief and the Gospel

Sept. 25, 11 a.m. “How Can I keep From Singing?” Laughter, Joy and the Gospel

Both events are free and open to the public and will be held in Hoversten Chapel.