Past Events

Join us as we launch 'Wisdom & Wonder' here in Grand Rapids. Dr. Vincent Bacote, professor at Wheaton College and writer of the introduction will be the speaker. Dr. Bacote will make a brief presentation on Kuyper and then we will have a time of roundtable Q&A with Dr. Bacote, the translator of the volume Dr. Nelson D. Kloosterman, and Dr. Mike Wittmer of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

The Foundational Series is a four-part course designed to introduce you to the principles of the Acton Institute. Participants will examine the relationship between Christian anthropology, liberty, government, economics, and Scripture in pursuit of a free and virtuous society. Lectures for this series will take place twice a week December 6-15 at 4:00pm EST. Each lecture consists of a live, online video presentation and Q&A session.

DESCRIPTION The Event In collaboration with the Consortio ELIS, this event is held in anticipation of the World Meeting of Families that will take place in Milan 30 May 2012 on the theme of “The Family: Work and Celebration” convoked by Pope Benedict XVI.

Religion has played a pivotal role in American politics and especially presidential campaigns. Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith and media scrutiny of several evangelical candidates this year has again raised the issue to the forefront.

For more information, contact Teresa Bailey at (616) 454-3080 or tbailey@acton.org For more information about the Acton Institute in Chicago contact Jim Healy at (630) 848-2001 or jhealy@acton.org

Pricing Individual Seats $35 adults, $15 students Table Sponsorship $500 Table sponsorship benefits VIP seating for your table of 8 guests Recognition in our program, from the podium, and on Acton’s website A copy of Acton Media’s documentary, The Call of the Entrepreneur, and the companion study guide for you and your guests For additional information, please contact Kimberly Brink at 616.454.3080 or kbrink@acton.org

About John O'Sullivan John O'Sullivan, CBE is Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Vice-President and Executive Editor, setting editorial vision and direction for the organization.

The Acton Institute will hold a day-long conference entitled Whole Life Discipleship: Integrating Faith, Economics, & Work on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The purpose of this conference is to teach and discuss the important connection between economic principles, religion, and everyday life in light of Biblical principles. As part of this conference, Dr. Hunter Baker will present the 11 th Annual Calihan Lecture and receive the 2011 Novak Award.

Toward a Free and Virtuous Society Conferences are intensive seminars for future leaders. Registration deadline extended until July 25, 2011 By combining an in-depth treatment of economic principles of social justice and anthropology, these conferences introduce participants to the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty. In addition, these seminars focus on applying economic liberty to complex issues such as poverty, welfare reform, and globalization.

Pricing Individual Seats $35 adults, $15 students Table Sponsorship $500 Table sponsorship benefits VIP seating for your table of 8 guests Recognition in our program, from the podium, and on Acton’s website A copy of Acton Media’s documentary, The Birth of Freedom, and the companion study guide for you and your guests For additional information, please contact Kimberly Brink at 616.454.3080 or kbrink@acton.org.