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SUMMARY:The Problem of the Christian Master | Book Symposium
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching Book Symposium to discuss Dr Mathew E
 lia's newest book\, The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine and the
  Afterlives of Slavery (Yale University Press\, 2024). Dr Matthew Elia wil
 l give a brief overview of the book followed by two responses from doctora
 l students and then discussion.\n\nThe symposium is the first in what is h
 oped will be other\, ad hoc events that provide opportunities for these th
 ree research seminars to gather for shared conversation and learning at th
 e intersection of the three fields. Elia’s book provides just such a poi
 nt of confluence.\n\nThe symposium is jointly hosted by the Christian Ethi
 cs Research Seminar\, the Patristics Research Seminar\, and the Historical
  and Systematic Theology Research Seminar.\n\nLunch will be provided for a
 ttendees. If you have any specific dietary requirements\, please email mcd
 onald.centre@theology.ox.ac.uk.\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: Reading Gro
 up\n\nAhead of the event you are invited to join McDonald Postdoctoral Fel
 low Dr Sam Tranter for a reading group on Elia’s book.\n\nThe group will
  meet in Christ Church on two occasions prior to the event:\n\nTh 22 Jan\,
  11am-12 noon (Intro\, Chapters 1-3)\nTh 12 Feb\, 11am-12 noon (Chapters 4
 -5\, Epilogue)\nA digital version of the book will soon be available throu
 gh the university libraries.\n\nIf you would like to attend the reading gr
 oup\, email Sam at samuel.tranter@theology.ox.ac.uk to sign up and receive
  further details.\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration is required to atten
 d this event. Please register via the Eventbrite link to secure your place
 . Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees\, so please ensure y
 ou register in advance to help us with catering arrangements.\n\n\n\nQuest
 ions?\n\nFor any inquiries about the event\, please contact us at: mcdonal
 d.centre@theology.ox.ac.uk\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this sti
 mulating academic event!\n\n----------------------------------------\n\nGD
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 n accordance with GDPR and UK data protection laws. We will keep your info
 rmation secure and will not share it with third parties without your conse
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 ction rights\, contact: mcdonald.centre@theology.ox.ac.uk
LOCATION:Christ Church (Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre)\, St Aldates OX1 
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