2019 Performance Criticism Conference
Word Became Flesh:
The Question of Performance as Method in Biblical Studies
Date and Time:
October 4, 2019, 8:30am-5pm
Loyola University Chicago
Institute of Environmental Science (IES) 123-124
Registration:
While registration is free, we ask that you fill out this form to help us gain an accurate head count for seating arrangements and coffee breaks.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. ••• Coffee and Pastries
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ••• Introductory Remarks
Chris Skinner, Graduate Programs Director, Loyola University Chicago
Zach Eberhart, Conference Co-Organizer, Loyola University Chicago
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. ••• SESSION I
Presiding:
Kim Berkey (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Megan Wines (Loyola University Chicago)
“Outside the Box: Pushing the Boundaries of “Biblical” Performance Criticism”
Daniel Smith (St. Louis University)
“Remembered or Received? Paul’s Presentation of the Israelite Wilderness Generation in 1 Cor 10:1–22”
Bill Shiell (Northern Seminary)
“Tychicus will Tell You Everything”: Improvisation in Early Christian Performances
Respondent:
Devorah Schoenfeld (Loyola University Chicago)
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ••• Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ••• SESSION II
Presiding:
Jon Hatter (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Zach Eberhart (Loyola University Chicago)
“From Script to Scripture: Characterization in Sophocles, Shakespeare, and the Gospel of Mark”
Kathy Maxwell (Palm Beach Atlantic University)
“Embodying Subjective Ambiguity?: Contributions of Performance Criticism”
Kelly Iverson (Baylor University)
“Performance, Ambiguity, and Audience Reception”
Respondent:
Olivia Stewart Lester (Loyola University Chicago)
2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ••• Coffee Break
3:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m. ••• SESSION III
Presiding:
Scott Brevard (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Eric Zito (Loyola University Chicago)
“Fulfilled Expectations: A Media-Critical Examination of Pentecost”
Nick Elder (University of Dubuque Theological Seminary)
“Tolle Lege (in Silentio): Vocalized Reading and Other Media Myths in Early Christianity”
Danny Yencich (University of Denver)
“If the Gospels are ‘Oral-Derived’: Scribal Performance, Scribal Tradition, and the Synoptics.”
Respondent:
Edmondo Lupieri (Loyola University Chicago)
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ••• Closing Remarks
Megan Wines, Conference Co-Organizer, Loyola University Chicago
Resources:
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to either
Megan Wines at mwines@luc.edu or
Zach Eberhart at zeberhart@luc.edu
Sponsored by the John Cardinal Cody Chair of Theology, the Loyola Theology Department, the Theology Graduate Student Caucus, and Northern Seminary
Paul preaching in the Areopagus, 1729-31, Sir James Thornhill, based on drawing by Rafael
Word Became Flesh:
The Question of Performance as Method in Biblical Studies
Date and Time:
October 4, 2019, 8:30am-5pm
Loyola University Chicago
Institute of Environmental Science (IES) 123-124
Registration:
While registration is free, we ask that you fill out this form to help us gain an accurate head count for seating arrangements and coffee breaks.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. ••• Coffee and Pastries
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ••• Introductory Remarks
Chris Skinner, Graduate Programs Director, Loyola University Chicago
Zach Eberhart, Conference Co-Organizer, Loyola University Chicago
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. ••• SESSION I
Presiding:
Kim Berkey (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Megan Wines (Loyola University Chicago)
“Outside the Box: Pushing the Boundaries of “Biblical” Performance Criticism”
Daniel Smith (St. Louis University)
“Remembered or Received? Paul’s Presentation of the Israelite Wilderness Generation in 1 Cor 10:1–22”
Bill Shiell (Northern Seminary)
“Tychicus will Tell You Everything”: Improvisation in Early Christian Performances
Respondent:
Devorah Schoenfeld (Loyola University Chicago)
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ••• Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ••• SESSION II
Presiding:
Jon Hatter (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Zach Eberhart (Loyola University Chicago)
“From Script to Scripture: Characterization in Sophocles, Shakespeare, and the Gospel of Mark”
Kathy Maxwell (Palm Beach Atlantic University)
“Embodying Subjective Ambiguity?: Contributions of Performance Criticism”
Kelly Iverson (Baylor University)
“Performance, Ambiguity, and Audience Reception”
Respondent:
Olivia Stewart Lester (Loyola University Chicago)
2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ••• Coffee Break
3:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m. ••• SESSION III
Presiding:
Scott Brevard (Loyola University Chicago)
Presenting:
Eric Zito (Loyola University Chicago)
“Fulfilled Expectations: A Media-Critical Examination of Pentecost”
Nick Elder (University of Dubuque Theological Seminary)
“Tolle Lege (in Silentio): Vocalized Reading and Other Media Myths in Early Christianity”
Danny Yencich (University of Denver)
“If the Gospels are ‘Oral-Derived’: Scribal Performance, Scribal Tradition, and the Synoptics.”
Respondent:
Edmondo Lupieri (Loyola University Chicago)
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ••• Closing Remarks
Megan Wines, Conference Co-Organizer, Loyola University Chicago
Resources:
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to either
Megan Wines at mwines@luc.edu or
Zach Eberhart at zeberhart@luc.edu
Sponsored by the John Cardinal Cody Chair of Theology, the Loyola Theology Department, the Theology Graduate Student Caucus, and Northern Seminary