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Philosophers, theologians, and literary scholars will gather at Boston College this Sunday and Monday for the annual Corcoran Chair Conference, which this year examines how newly expanded writings of Emmanuel Levinas can enhance appreciation of the Bible and literature in general.
Sponsored by the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning, “Levinas, Biblical Exegesis, and Literature” will include BC-affiliated speakers Professor of Theology Rabbi Ruth Langer, associate director of the center; Seelig Professor of Philosophy Richard Kearney; Associate Professor of Theology David Vanderhooft; Associate Professor of Philosophy Jeffrey Bloechl; Martin Cohen, an adjunct associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program; and Theodore Perry, who is Visiting Professor in Christian-Jewish Learning at BC.
Kraft Family Professor of Philosophy James Bernauer, SJ, who is director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning, will offer a welcome at the beginning of the conference.
For more information, see the CJL website at www.bc.edu/cjl.