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Merlin D. Burt

Merlin D. Burt, PhD, is founding director of the integrated Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University, director of the White Estate Branch Office, and professor of Church History at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. He has been with the Ellen G. White Estate since 1993.

His dissertation examined the development and integration of the Sabbath, sanctuary, and Ellen White’s role in Sabbatarian Adventism between 1844 and 1849. Dr. Burt has published numerous articles and chapters and has served variously as a speaker, editor, and organizer of various conferences and symposiums.

He is author of Adventist Pioneer Places, and is in the process of writing a textbook on the development of Seventh-day Adventist theology. Previous to his academic and administrative appointments, Dr. Burt served as a pastor in Ohio and California in the United States.

He and Sarah, his wife of 35 years, have two grown sons and a teenage daughter in college. They also have two grandchildren. Dr. Burt’s hobbies include collecting Adventist-related materials and woodworking. He has a passion that Seventh-day Adventists connect God’s leading in the past to a personal living Christian experience. 

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George R. Knight

George R. Knight, EdD, a retired professor of church history at the theological seminary at Andrews University, is a specialist in Adventist history. His many books on the topic span the spectrum from its earliest Millerite roots up through present-day concerns.

He has authored and edited more than 70 books in such diverse fields as theology, biblical studies, educational philosophy, Ellen White studies, and Adventist history. In retirement he lives with his wife, Bonnie, in Rogue River, Oregon, where they enjoy nature, family, reading, and just being together.

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Program Schedule

Program

 

Thursday, November 12, 2015
8:00 am Welcome & Announcements Oleg Zhigankov
8:10 am Devotional
(video)
 Ella Simmons, General Conference
8:40 am

Keynote Address: “Old Prophet, New Approaches: 45 Years of Crisis and Advance in Ellen White Studies” (video)

 George R. Knight Respondent: Michael W. Campbell  
9:40 am Break
10:00 am “Burying a Prophet: A Century of Struggle Over the Proper Role of Ellen G. White in the Seventh-day Adventist Church” Paul M. Evans Respondent: Reuel Almocera
11:00 am Plenary Paper: “The Death of Ellen White, Fundamentalism, and the Interpretation of the Prophetic Gift” Michael W. Campbell Respondent: Kyung Ho Song
12:30 pm Lunch (meal provided with registration)
2:00 pm Paper Session #1 Ellen White & Mission (3 papers with response)
  “Innovative Missiological Concepts from Ellen White’s Writings and their Application.” Abner Dizon Respondent: Doug Venn
  “In the Vortex of Imperialistic Machinations: Toward an Understanding of Ellen White’s Position of the 1894 Solusi Land Grant.” Watson Mbiri Respondent: Doug Venn
  “Ellen White’s Views on Contextualization and their Application in Contemporary Missions.” Ermela Dizon Respondent: Doug Venn
Respondent:
2:00 pm Paper Session #2 Ellen White Issues (3 papers with response)
  “Ellen G. White and the Age of the Earth: Scripture, Archeology, and Historical Evidence.” Carlos Mora Respondent: Alberto Timm
  “Ellen White and Challenging Statements in the Field of Biomedical Science” Warren Shipton Respondent: Alberto Timm
  “The Uncommon Anthropologist: Insights from Ellen White’s Missionary Travel Journals” Cristian Dumitrescu Respondent: Alberto Timm
Respondent:
2:00 pm         Paper Session #3 Ellen White General (3 papers with response)
  “Interpretation of Selected Parables in the Synoptic Gospels: A Comparative Study of Ellen White’s Interpretation versus Bible Scholars.” Alfredo Augustin Respondent: Merlin Burt
  “Ellen White & Running for Political Office” Remwil Tornalejo Respondent: Merlin Burt
  “The Impact of Ellen White’s Writings on the Commitment of Pastors in the Philippines” Bienvenido Mergal Respondent: Merlin Burt
Respondent:
4:00 pm Break
4:15 pm Plenary Address: “The Prophetic Voice in the Old Testament” Jiří Moskala Respondent: Larry L. Lichtenwalter
7:00 pm Plenary Session: “The Prophetic Voice in the New Testament”   Ekkehardt Mueller Respondent: Richard Sabuin
       


 


 Friday, November 13, 2015
8:00 am Welcome & Announcements Oleg Zhigankov
8:10 am Devotional Stephen Guptill, AIIAS president
8:40 am Plenary Session: “How Canonical Prophets Expressed Their Own Feelings in Their Writings” Chantal & Gerald Klingbeil Respondent: Carlos Mora
9:40 am Break
10:00 am Plenary Paper: “The Death of Ellen White, Fundamentalism, and the Interpretation of the Prophetic Gift” Michael W. Campbell Respondent: Kyung Ho Song
11:00 am Plenary Session: “The Hebrew Prophets and the Literature of the Ancient Near East” Elias Brasil de Souza Respondent: Alfredo Augustin
12:30 pm Lunch (meal provided with registration)
2:00 pm Paper Session #4 Theology (3 papers with response)
  “The Role of Ellen White in Doctrinal Controversy” Donny Chrissutianto Respondent: Clinton Wahlen
  “Ellen White and the Great Controversy Worldview” Sergio Celis Respondent: Clinton Wahlen
  “Ellen G. White and the Identity of the 24 Elders in Revelation.” Elisha Marfo Respondent: Clinton Wahlen
Respondent:
2:00 pm Paper Session #5 Postmoderns & Millennials (3 papers with response)  
  “Ellen White and Millennials” Chantal Klingbeil Respondent: Elena Zhigankova
  “How Much Do Young People Know About Ellen White?” Evelyn Almocera Respondent: Elena Zhigankova
  “A Fresh Approach to Ellen White for Millennials” Michael W. Campbell Respondent: Elena Zhigankova
2:00 pm Paper Session #6 (General) (3 papers with response)  
  “Ellen G. White theology of the Great Controversy” Kyungho Song Respondent: Jiří Moskala
  “Errare humanum est” Oleg Zhigankov Respondent: Jiří Moskala
  “Ellen G. White and China” Robert Wong Respondent: Jiří Moskala
4:15 pm Plenary Paper: “The Gift of Prophecy and the Mission of the Church” Reuel U. Almocera Respondent: Elias Brasil de Souza
7:00 pm Vespers: “Stories of Ellen White” Faculty and students of AIIAS


 

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About the Forum

The AIIAS Annual Theological will be held on November 12-14, 2015 at the Amphitheater of AIIAS, Lalaan I, Silang, Cavite, Philippines. This year’s theme is “Centennial Reflections on Ellen G. White: A Global Perspective.

Ellen G. White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world.

During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English.

She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management.

The year 2015 marks 100 years since Ellen G. White passed away. This year we will reflect on the impact of Ellen White’s legacy. The purpose of this symposium is to highlight the ministry of Ellen White and issues relating to her life, writings, and prophetic gift that have current importance.

This Forum is of an equal significance to both academicians and practitioners. There is a challenge to introduce an “all American” prophet to the Asian mind. This challenge is both to the presenters, and to the participants, to those who came to this Forum to teach, and those coming to learn.

Our Forum is a place where academicians meet with practitioners to listen to each other, to have a productive dialog. As one participates in this conference, one is challenged by the task of a creative transformation of the received material.

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