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Subscribe to UChicago Divinity School's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuAML_eHRILTUegijPW-ng A "Border Crossing" conference at the University of Chicago Divinity School Keynote address: Ellen Davis, Professor of bible and practical theology at Duke Divinity School Most religions have a prophetic tradition, in which someone calls the people out of idolatry and disobedient social practice and back into fidelity to God. This tradition is not limited to the prophets of old but is found extant in present day prophetic voices which draw on their tradition's scriptures to speak to the contemporary world's concerns. The contemporary world, however, is a complex place, with multiple audiences--a variety of religious communities, quasi-religious political cultures, and a constantly mutating media environment. Anyone working in a prophetic mode faces a hermeneutic challenge. How can preachers, teachers, ethicists, and other public commentators interpret ancient words for this modern world? This conference will look at the challenges and opportunities for prophetic preaching and teaching, from the perspectives of theologians, biblical scholars, and current practitioners of the prophetic tradition. It is designed for both scholars and clergy. The conference is sponsored by the Border Crossing Project, an initiative at the Divinity School focusing on the relationship of the professions of teaching and ministry. The project is supported by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].