The A. Orin Bishop Lecture Series

Through the presence and inspiration of outstanding biblical scholars and teachers, Church Street members and others in the Knoxville area are challenged to greater understanding of the Bible's enduring message.

The annual lectureship is dedicated to the memory of A. Orin Bishop, active church and community leader, student of the Bible, and devoted husband, father and grandfather who exemplified in his life the timeless message of the Bible.

We are grateful to the Bishop family, whose memorial gift makes this lecture series possible.



Previous lecturers in this series:

• (2008) Staneley M. Hauerwas, Duke Divinity School
• (2005) Russell E. Richey, Candler School of Theology
• (2004) Ellen Davis, Duke Divinity School
• (2003) Richard L. Looney, Former Bishop,South Georgia Area
• (2002) Kenneth L. Carder, Bishop, Mississippi Conference
• (2001) L. Gregory Jones , Duke Divinity School
• (2000) M. Douglas Meeks, Vanderbilt Divinity School
• (1999) Beth LaRocca-Pitts, Duke Divinity School
• (1998) Craig C. Hill, Wesley Theological Seminary
• (1997) D. Moody Smith, Duke Divinity School
• (1995) Thomas A. Langford, Duke University
• (1994) Fred Craddock, Candler School of Theology
• (1992) Walter Harrelson, Vanderbilt Divinity School
• (1991) James M. Efird, Duke Divinity School
• (1990) Denise D. Hopkins, Wesley Theological Seminary