Redeemer University College

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference


The Worship Conference -Saturday, September 24, 2011

Dr. Robert Sternberg Education Symposium - Oct 8, 2009 9:30am - 8:30pm

"Educating for Successful Intelligence and Creativity," will be a full day of discussions includes sessions on educational leadership, nurturing wisdom and creativity in the classroom, applying Dr. Sternberg's theories in non-classroom settings, and exploration into the relationship between spirituality and wisdom. This symposium includes an opening session, leader's luncheon, a panel discussion, breakout sessions that are organized by discipline as well as a discussion and dessert to end the day.

Dr. Robert Sternberg is the designer of the influential Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, and a foremost learning style theorist. He is currently the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tugs University in Medford, Massachusetts. Sternberg has been a leader in numerous learning and research communities, such as President of the American Psychological Association, President-Elect of the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology, and Acting Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Yale University.


The Bernard Zylstra Lectures - Nov 11, 2009 1:00 - 2:00pm, 7:00 - 9:00pm

In "From Contract to Covenant: Rediscovering the Fundamentals of Marriage" Dr. John Witte Jr. will look at the history and contemporary issues of marriage and family. This public lecture, with open discussion following, will provide a forum to engender a personal and public response to strengthen traditional forms of marriage.

Keynote speaker Dr. John Witte Jr. is Jonas Robitscher Professor of Law and Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. A prolific author and award-winning teacher and researcher, he specializes in legal history, marriage law and religious history.


The World and Our Calling Lecture Series - Jan 13, 2010

Though often branded as a doctrinaire, John Calvin’s overriding focus as a Protestant reformer was on promoting piety - an intimate relationship with God which shapes all of life. The "Calvin: Champion of Piety" lecture will consider this by closely examining his earthy spirituality and his high view of the sacraments. 

Dr. Jim Payton is author of Light from the Christia East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition (IVP Academic, 2007) and of Getting the Reformation Wrong (IVP Academic, forthcoming, 2010).  He is Professor of History at Redeemer and serves as president of CAREE (Christians Associated for Relationships with Eastern Europe), which works in the region in the pursuit of peace, justice, and reconciliation.


Stephen Lewis: Lecture and Panel - Jan 22, 2010 7:30 - 10:00pm

"Global Health: Hope or Deterioration?" - Mr. Lewis will address the growing disparity in the standard of health between the developed and developing countries. He will take a hard look at the emergence and re-emergence of communicable diseases, the struggle for pharmaceuticals at low cost, the absence of health professionals, the question of resources, and the overall efforts of impoverished societies to reach the admirable levels of health which characterize Canada and the United States.

Following Mr. Lewis’ lecture, there will be a panel discussion on alternative approaches to addressing the issues surrounding global health. That discussion will include several notable Christians with experience in international health and development including, but not limited to, David Toycen, President of World Vision Canada, Dr. James Rusthoven, an oncologist and bio-ethicist from McMaster University, Amboka Wameyo, Advocacy and Program Manager of World Vision, Davis Omanyo, East Africa Regional Leader for CRWRC, and Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, founder and director of The Masai Centre. Musical Guests Krystaal will also be featured.

Formerly the UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Mr. Lewis is a Professor in Global Health in the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMasterUniversity. He is also Chair of the board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which is dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa (www.stephenlewisfoundation.org).


The Faith and Social Justice Conference - Jan 23, 2010

On Saturday January 23rd, Redeemer hosted the third annual Faith and Social Justice Conference. Speakers, workshops, information booths, and networking are all an important part of this intensive day that looks at international and local social justice issues from a Christian perspective. Topics in the past have included: world hunger, the AIDS pandemic, slavery, peace-making, child poverty in Hamilton, poverty issues in Canada, churches partnering to deal with injustice, and intentional communities.

This conference is organized by a team of students in partnership with the Student Life department. The Social Justice Team is diligently preparing for another day of education that will effect change. More information will be posted closer to the event.