Theologisches Studienhaus (TSH) – Disciples Divinity House (DDH) Conference/Exchange
An exchange/conference between Disciples Divinity House and the Theologisches Studienhaus (TSH) in Heidelberg, Germany, allows a small contingent of trustees and students from two similarly structured educational institutions to build relations with each other and between the institutions while also exploring theological heritage, practice, and common concern. It is funded by DDH’s William Henry Hoover Lectureship in Christian Unity. The first meeting based in Heidelberg at Morata-Haus on the Neckar River this summer, September 10 – 17, will be followed by a second meeting in Chicago next summer.
Dean Kris Culp is leading the delegation from DDH along with Trustees Pamela James Jones, Michael Karunas, Angela Kaufman, and Mareta Smith, and House Scholars Joel Brown, Douglas Collins, Judith Guy, Mark Lambert, and Virginia White. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Heike Springhart, Studienleiterin Theologisches Studienhaus, the conference includes paper presentations from participants, discussions of texts, worship, and tours to two important sites in eastern Germany and in the life of Martin Luther, Erfurt and Eisenach/Wartburg Castle. It will also include an opportunity to meet with Heino Falcke, a prominent GDR pastor.