Preaching Forgiveness Conference
Calvin Theological Seminary
April 27, 2005

This one-day conference presented a model for understanding and practicing forgiveness that integrates psychology and theology. Presenters and facilitators included psychologists and theologians with unique perspectives on the integration of their two fields.

Plenary Sessions
The Faces of Forgiveness: Psychological Contributions
Steven Sandage

The Faces of Forgiveness: Theological Contributions
LeRon Shults
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Learning Points for Preaching
hosted by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
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Breakout Sessions
Forgiveness: What the Bible Teaches, What You Need to Know
Andrew & Leonard Kuyvenhoven

Practicing Forgiveness: What Happens Emotionally and Physically When We Forgive
Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet

"No Future Without Forgiveness": Reflections on Desmond Tutu’s book and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa
Ronald Feenstra

Preaching Forgiveness from the Heidelberg Catechism
Lyle Bierma

Preaching Forgiveness – the Vital Variable in Pastoral Care
Ron Nydam

Worship Service
Preaching Forgiveness - Morning Prayer
Leonard Kuyvenhoven

Books Featured
   

Recommended Reading List
A list of recommended related reading was distributed at the conference.

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