As part of the Remnant Trust rare book exhibit "Literary Masterpieces: Sacred and Secular" at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield Michigan, there are two fascinating panel discussions scheduled that are open to the public:

Wednesday January 20      7–9 p.m.
Panel Discussion: “Should Religion Adapt to Modernity?”

Moderator:
Sarah Heidt, assistant professor of philosophy, Marygrove College

Panelists:
George Alcser, associate professor and chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,     Marygrove College
Fatima Al-Hayani, PhD, Islamic Studies
Reverend Dr. Benjamin Baker, pastor, Church of Abundant Life in Southfield and professor, University of Michigan 
Dr. Louis Finkelman, co-rabbi, Congregation Or Chadash in Oak Park and adjunct instructor, literature and composition, Lawrence Technological University
Dr. Narayanaswamy Sankagiri, The Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan Detroit
Mary Ellen Sheehan, sister, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Doctor of Sacred Theology

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Thursday, January 21    12:30–2 p.m.

Idea Factory Panel Discussion: “From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: The Technology and Future of Literacy”

Moderator:
Paul Jaussen, assistant professor of English, Lawrence Technological University

Panelists:
Lilian Crum, senior lecturer, art and design, Lawrence Technological University
Arthur Marotti, distinguished professor of English emeritus, Wayne State University
Lisa Maruca, associate professor of English, Wayne State University