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Theology Day: The Stones of Corinth—Alexandria, St. Mary’s Church
January 22 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Stones of Corinth: Looking for Hope in the Ruins
Micah Kiel, Ph.D.
The archaeological remains in ancient Corinth give us crisp insight into the issues facing the community that Paul founded there. A list of their problems looks a lot like ours today: division, socio-economic tension, and social upheaval. Where, in such times, can we look for hope? In this presentation, we will utilize what we know about the ancient city to help bring Paul’s letter alive for us today.
Micah Kiel is an Associate Professor of Theology at Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict. He holds a M.Div. and a Ph.D. (New Testament) from Princeton Theological Seminary. Kiel is the author of “Be Transformed: A Biblical Journey Toward a More Just World (Liturgical Press, 2024), Reading the Bible in the Age of Francis (Wipe and Stock, 2019), Apocalyptic Ecology: The Book of Revelation, The Earth, and the Future (2017), and authored several journal articles. He teaches primarily on the New Testament, ecological hermeneutics, and interpreting Scripture.
Dates & Times
Friday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
Friday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Online Webinar
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Church of St. Mary, Alexandria, MN
Please note: Start time indicates when presentations begin; in-person check-in is 30 minutes prior, webinar and synchronous access opens about 15 minutes prior.
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper spiritual life or understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
There is no fee for Theology Day, but registration is required. Free-will offerings and gifts to support the mission of the School of Theology and Seminary are gratefully accepted.
For more information, contact our Development Office at 320-363-3560 or theologyday@csbsju.edu.
Pope Francis designated 2025 as a Holy Year, inviting us all to renew ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope. In keeping with this powerful theme, this year’s Theology Day presentations will explore hopefulness and offer practical insights to carry into daily life. Join us for inspiring conversations, thoughtful reflection, and a community journeying together in faith and hope.
