(April 5, 2012)

Explore the Apocalypse at "In the End"

SHREVEPORT, LA — Discuss stories of apocalypse with Dr. Susan Brayford, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, during the Christian Leadership Center (CLC)-sponsored "In the End" seminar Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21.

Participants of the seminar are highly encouraged to read The History of the End of the World by Jonathan Kirsch. Although the text is not required, the book will be discussed during the Saturday afternoon session.

Dr. Brayford taught at Centenary College from 1998 until her retirement in Spring 2011. While at Centenary, she served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Religious Studies, and also served as Associate Dean of the College. She is a former professor of the Iliff School of Theology, the University of Denver, and the University of Colorado.

She offered a series focused on stories of origin, "In the Beginning," at Centenary in the fall.

Registration is available online or by mail. Send contact information (name, mailing address, phone number, email address) along with a check for $85 to:

Christian Leadership Center
Attn: Brayford Series
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104

The History of the End of the World is available for purchase through Amazon. There are also electronic copies available for the Kindle and Nook. If you would like to purchase a copy of The History of the End of the World from CLC, please email Maegan Daigle, Assistant Director of the Christian Leadership Center, at email or call 318.869.5112.

The CLC is a faith-based program committed to offering educational opportunities at the intersection of faith and intellect for the Shreveport-Bossier and Centenary community. The CLC also promotes local, regional, and international mission trips that are grounded in biblical study and integrated with theological discussion and reflection.