Religion Discussion Group will Meet at UA to Discuss Book ‘Alabama Baptists’
February 21, 2003 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The American Religion Discussion Group will meet on The University of Alabama campus on March 1, 2003, in the Anderson Room (third floor) of the Ferguson Student Center from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
The topic for discussion at this meeting is the book “Alabama Baptists” by Dr. Wayne Flynt of Auburn University. He will be a participant in the meeting.
People interested in participating in the breakfast and discussion should read “Alabama Baptists” in advance. Copies of the book are available at the SUPE Store on the University campus.
The number of participants is limited to 25. Call Dr. Ted Trost, assistant professor of religious studies at UA, 205/348-7534 or ttrost@rel.as.ua.edu.
The American Religion Discussion Group is a semi-annual gathering of American religion historians. Participants are from colleges and universities in the South including Clemson, Vanderbilt, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Georgia, Samford, Auburn and Alabama.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Elizabeth M. Smith, UA Media Relations, 205/348-3782, esmith@ur.ua.edu
Dr. Ted Trost, 205/348-7534