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The Front Porch presents The Bailey Lectures: James K. A. Smith

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At this year's Bailey Lectures, James K. A. Smith will unpack the theme, "Augustine our Contemporary: Ancient Wisdom for a Secular Age." Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College, trained with a focus on interpreting social and cultural thought and life. Dr. Smith is an engaged intellectual and cultural critic. An award-winning author and widely-traveled speaker, he has emerged as a thought leader with a unique gift of translation and a notable ability to build bridges between the academy, society, and the church.

The Bailey Lectures bring a thought leader of international renown to Austin to lead in a weekend of conversation about philosophy, theology, culture, art, and all else.

At this year's Bailey Lectures, James K. A. Smith will unpack the theme, "Augustine our Contemporary: Ancient Wisdom for a Secular Age." Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College, trained with a focus on interpreting social and cultural thought and life. Dr. Smith is an engaged intellectual and cultural critic. An award-winning author and widely-traveled speaker, he has emerged as a thought leader with a unique gift of translation and a notable ability to build bridges between the academy, society, and the church.

The Bailey Lectures bring a thought leader of international renown to Austin to lead in a weekend of conversation about philosophy, theology, culture, art, and all else.

At this year's Bailey Lectures, James K. A. Smith will unpack the theme, "Augustine our Contemporary: Ancient Wisdom for a Secular Age." Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College, trained with a focus on interpreting social and cultural thought and life. Dr. Smith is an engaged intellectual and cultural critic. An award-winning author and widely-traveled speaker, he has emerged as a thought leader with a unique gift of translation and a notable ability to build bridges between the academy, society, and the church.

The Bailey Lectures bring a thought leader of international renown to Austin to lead in a weekend of conversation about philosophy, theology, culture, art, and all else.

WHEN

WHERE

All Saints Episcopal Church
209 W. 27th St.
Austin, TX 78705
http://frontporchaustin.org/events/2018-bailey-lectures-james-k-a-smith/

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Admission is free.
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