On February 7th, we are having “The ‘Gospel’ According to Kanye: Kanye West Symposium” from 1:00-6:00 pm in Gullixson 103. Come one and come all to support your classmates and hear about this movement!
Brainchild of Colleen Lindstrom with support from the Thinking Theologically class, Fall 2019
Presenters
David Scherer, Contextual Learning Associate
Joe Davis, Spoken Word/Hip Hop Artist http://joedavispoetry.com/
Colleen Lindstrom, MDiv Student and talk-show radio host
Stanley Ayashrim, Luther MA student, Children and Youth Ministry
Zachary Erickson, Luther MA student, Systematic Theology
Trevor Skoburg, Luther MDiv student
Schedule of Presentations
1:00 pm : Welcome and Introductions: Amy Marga
1:15-1:55 : The Rise of Yeezus: Kanye‘s Journey, Colleen Lindstrom
2:00-2:45 : “Unpacking Kanye’s Backpack: The working theology and music of Yeezy” Dave Scherer and Joe Davis
3:00-3:45 pm: Kanye West’s Turn to Christianity: Art, the Absurd Barrier to Faith, and the Prosperity Gospel, Zachary Erickson
4:00-4:45 : Kayne West and Nigerian Christian Youth, Stanley Ayashim
5:00-5:45 : Kanye the Capitalist, Kanye the Artist & The (Prosperous) Good News: A Reflection on Responding to Grace, Trevor Skoburg
5:45-6:00 : Wrap up and Open Discussion