The “Gospel” According to Kanye: A Symposium
Luther Seminary, Gullixson Hall Room 103
Friday, February 7th 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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