“Faith, Film, and False Assumptions: Christians and the Transformation of Culture”

The mistakes Christians make about entertainment and popular culture, and suggestions for a better path.

Time & Location

Friday, February 8, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Shambaugh Auditorium, UI Main Library (corner of Washington & Madison) Parking available at: EPB lot west of Library, Old Capitol Mall ramp, IMU ramp

About Frederica Mathewes-Green:

• Authored 8 books, including Facing East and The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation
• Published over 600 articles in Smithsonian, National Review, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Christian Century, Christianity Today, Utney Reader, Sojourners, National Catholic Reporter, re:generation quarterly, First Things, Books & Culture, many others
• Been a guest on radio and TV on National Public Radio, Prime Time Live, CNN, NBC News, D. James Kennedy, Family News in Focus, many others
• Spoken at over 400 places such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Wellesey, Cornell, American Academy of Religion, Veritas Forum, many others
• Does movie reviews for National Review Online and Christianity Today Movies, and writes a column for Beliefnet.com
• Cofounder and “Khouria” (“Mother”) of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Baltimore, MD, where her husband is pastor

Other Events

“Freelance Writing as a Career”

Friday, February 8, 1:30 p.m., Gerber Lounge (Room 304), UI English-Philosophy Building

“Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mystery of Orthodox Christianity”

Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., Illinois Room (348), Iowa Memorial Union Sponsored by UI Orthodox Christian Fellowship

SPONSOR: GENEVA CAMPUS MINISTRY, Dr. Edward Laarman, Director: 319/341-0007; geneva@uiowa.edu; www.geneva-ui.org Co-sponsors: UI Department of Communication Studies, Congregational United Church of Christ, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, Newman Catholic Student Center, Peace Christian Reformed Church, River Community Church, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Wesley Foundation, Trinity Episcopal Church All events are free and open to the public. Persons with disabilities may call 341-0007 for assistance.