Beck Lectures

Each fall, the Massachusetts Bible Society is proud to sponsor leading biblical scholars to present lectures in five different locations across the state.  Past lecturers have included Barbara Brown Taylor, Walter Brueggemann, Marcus Borg, Joan Chittester, and many others. 

Named for former Boston University professor Harrell F. Beck, three are given in the evening, and two are luncheons.  The evening lectures are free, while a donation and reservations are requested for the luncheons.  Contact us for more information on reserving a space at one of the two luncheons.

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The 2009 Harrell F. Beck Lectureship

Beck Lectures: 'One Book, Many Voices' a documentary film screening and lecture with Liz Walker

Register for Event: 
Evening lectures are free and open to the public. Luncheon lectures require an RSVP. To register for luncheon lectures taking place in Worcester or Springfield, please call Nathan at (617-969-9404) or email admin@massbible.org. There is a suggested $15 donation for the Worcester luncheon.

This October the Massachusetts Bible Society will once again be hosting its annual Beck Lectureship at 5 locations across the state. This year's lectures will be given by award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Liz Walker who will be screening 'One Book, Many Voices', her latest documentary about the role of media in religion, to be followed up by a lecture and discussion.

Liz Walker is Host and Executive Producer of WBZ 4's 'Sunday with Liz Walker', a half-hour newsmagazine airing Sundays at 11 am. The show, which focuses on the power of community, is an extension of Liz's new ministry. An ordained elder int he African Methodist Episcopal Church and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Walker has chosen to combine her communication skills with her spiritual passion to serve the world. Walker has been a television news journalist for 32 years, anchoring WBZ Television's evening newscasts for almost 20 years before stepping down to enter seminary and begin the ordination process.

Locations & Times for Identical Lectures & Documentary Screenings:

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Andover Newton Theological School
Wilson Chapel
Newton Centre, MA
Evening Film & Lecture 7-9 pm
* reception to follow

Monday, October 19, 2009
Western New England College
Rivers Memorial Building
Springfield, MA
Luncheon w/Film & Lecture 11:30 am-1:30 pm
*Buffet Lunch

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Smith College
Stoddard Hall, G2
Northampton, MA
Evening Film & Lecture 7-9 pm

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
First Baptist Church
Worcester, MA
Luncheon w/Film & Lecture 11:30 am-1:30 pm
*Buffet Lunch

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Endicott College - Interfaith Chapel
Beverly, MA
Evening Film & Lecture 8-10 pm

Reservations required by Monday, October 12 for luncheon lectures. To register for luncheons, call Nathan at (61... or email admin@massbible.org.

 

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