2013 Stone Campbell Journal Conference

April 5-6, 2013
Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee

John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary

With Paul Kissling, Lincoln Christian University, and Dale Manor, Harding University

Call for papers on all topics. Contact William Baker (scjeditor@aol.com) by December 1, 2012.

Ten study groups welcome inquiries: 

• Online Learning and Technology new– Alicia Crumpton (acrumpton@johnsonU.edu)

• Patristics new – Ron Heine (rheine@nwcu)

• Biblical Teaching on Women – Jeff Miller (jdmiller@milligan.edu)

• Christian Education – Jim Estep (jestep@lincoln.edu)

• Ecclesiology and Social Ethics – NAME Nugent (jnugent@glbc.edu

• History and Practice of Christian Worship -- NAME (cwells@lincolnchristian.edu)

• Mark’s Gospel in Mediterranean Context – Michael Halcomb (michael.halcomb@asburyseminary.edu)

• Old Testament Prophetic Tradition and Application -- NAME (bembryj@esr.edu)  

• Reexamining Scholarship in the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement – Jason Fikes (jasonfikes@gmail.com)

• Theological and Missiological Perspectives on World and New Religions – Brian Smith (brian.smith@fcc.edu)

ALL CONTACTS FOR PRESENTING MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 1, 2012

Student paper competitions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students in three categories:  Junior/Senior; M.A./M.Div., and Stone-Campbell History (Isaac Errett Award from the Disciples Historical Society).  Contact Les Hardin (les.hardin@fcc.edu) immediately to indicate your interest and to obtain the competition rules (also available on the SCJ website).  For the Errett competition, contact Rick Cherok (rick.cherok@ccuniversity.edu).

 STUDENT PAPERS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2012

Lipscomb University is located in south central Nashville, south of the Rt. 440 loop and west of I-65 on Granny White Pike.

SCJ Conference Central will be in the Ezell Center, close to the Belmont Boulevard campus entrance. Parking will be provided in designated areas.

Physical campus address for navigation:

3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204-3951.[map]

(www.lipscomb.edu)

Hampton Inn - Brentwood

5630 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027.

A Stone-Campbell Journal Conference rate of $109 (plus taxes and fees) per room per night has been negotiated for Thursday and Friday nights for either a king or double room. Price includes breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. Rate guaranteed until March 15, 2013. Some rooms available at this rate also for Wednesday (4/3/13) and Saturday (4/6/13) nights. To book, call the property at 615/373-2212 or use link below. This pricing available only at this Hampton location. Brentwood is a comfortable suburban area about 15 minutes south of Lipscomb adjacent to eateries and shopping.

Reservations

Scarritt-Bennett Center

1008 19th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37212.

Another option this year is the Scarritt-Bennett Center, a conference center that primarily offers single rooms in suite style (two same-gender guest rooms share one bath) for $50 per room per night (plus taxes and fees). A few double rooms are also available. Price includes in-room Wi-Fi and parking. Near Vanderbilt University, Belmont University and the Disciples Historical Society, the beautiful Scarrittt-Bennett Center is within walking distance of Hilltop Village and its eclectic, student-oriented restaurants and shops. The Scarritt-Bennett Center does not accept room block holds so reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. View more information on the website or call 866-420-5486.

Lipscomb University has graciously agreed to provide shuttle bus transportation from the Hampton Inn Brentwood and the Scarritt-Bennett Center twice a day on Friday and Saturday. Transportation will also be provided to the optional Friday night group dinner. Details on all conference transportation to follow.

Reasonably-priced airport transfers to Lipscomb and accommodation options may be booked with InShuttle. You may book online at www.InShuttle.com or contact them at 615/255-3519. Fees vary by location.

• Stone-Campbell Scholars Community members/subscribers: $40
• Non-members/non-subscribers: $50
• Student members/subscribers: $20
• Student non-members/non-subscribers: $30

Conference registration includes attendance at all sessions, access to conferee-only discounted book sales, coffee and snack breaks, and on-campus parking. More information will be available later about on-your-own meal options on Lipscomb’s campus for Friday lunch, as well as the optional group dinner at a local restaurant on Friday night.

Click Here to Register Now

Need further assistance?  Write us at information@scinternational.org or call (513) 284-5853

Conference Registration Deadline: March 28, 2013