Dr. Karl Ludvig Reichelt is one of the most famous alumni of the School of Mission and Theology. He worked as a missionary to China from 1903-1952, where he taught in the Lutheran Theological Seminary and became famous for his work among Buddhists, in that he established a special ministry to the learned Buddhists and monks in China. He was controversial but left a lasting contribution to students of missiology, theology, history of religion, and sinology.

This year the Memorial Lectures and Study Day will be linked up with the public trial lectures and public defence of the Ph D thesis of Assistant Professor and Ph D Candidate in Missiology, Ms Kari Storstein Haug, December 3-4.

Program

1. Dr. Karl Ludvig Reichelt Memorial Lectures and Study Day, December 3, 2008

Thematic Focus:

Global and Contextual Perspectives in Bible Translation and Interpretation

Research Seminar

• 0830 - Introduction
• 0845 - Assistant Professor Anne-Lise Matre (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger), "The Role of Mali Muslims in Team Translation of the Bible"
• 0945 - Coffee Break
• 1000 - Professor Dr. Thor Strandenæs (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger), "Impact of Chinese Bible Translation on the (Han) Chinese Language: The Case of Dictionaries"
• 1105 - Devotion and Lunch Break

Two Memorial Lectures – each followed by discussion

• 1200 - Canon Professor Emeritus Dr. Dr. John Samuel Mbiti (Switzerland / Kenya), "Challenges of Language, Culture, and Interpretation in Translating the Greek New Testament."
• 1330 - Coffee Break
• 1400 - Professor Dr. Rasiah S. Sugirtharajah (University of Birmingham), "Postcolonial Approaches in Bible Translation and Interpretation – Advantages and Limitations"
• 1530 - End

2. Public Trial Lectures of Assistant Professor and Ph D Candidate Kari Storstein Haug, Wednesday December 3, 2008

MHS Aula

• 1700 - Assistant Professor and Ph D Candidate Kari Storstein Haug (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger), Trial Lecture 1 on topic chosen by the Ph D Candidate: "Cultural Affirmation or Innovation? Christian Spirituality in Its Thai Cultural Context"
• 1800 - Assistant Professor and Ph D Candidate Kari Storstein Haug (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger), Trial Lecture 2 on topic given by the examination committee: "African Christian Strategies in Relation to the HIV/AIDS Pandemic"

3. Public Defence of Ph D Dissertation by Assistant Professor, Ph D Candidate Kari Storstein Haug, Thursday December 4, 2008

MHS Aula

1000 - Assistant Professor and Ph D Candidate Kari Storstein Haug Publicly Defends her Ph D Dissertation, "’As you sow, you will reap’: Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-32, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist Interpretations. A Contribution to Christian-Buddhist Dialogue."

The Committee of Examiners consists of Professor Dr. Kajsa Ahlstrand (Theological Faculty, Uppsala University), General Secretary Dr. Seree Lorgunpai (Bangkok, Bible Society in Thailand) and Professor Dr. Knut Holter (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger). The Public Trial will be led by Prorector Professor Jan Opsal (School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger).