The SDU Institute of Christianity and Culture invites you to its fifth annual Faith and Knowledge Lecture featuring Dr. Catherine E. Clifford, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology in the Faculty of Theology at Saint Paul University, Ottawa. Her research interests and publications are focussed primarily in the areas of Catholic ecclesiology, ecumenism, and the history of the Second Vatican Council.  At this signature speaking event for the Institute, Dr. Clifford will speak on the commemoration of the Protestant Reformation in her talk titled, "Freed by Grace towards Communion: Joint Commemoration of the Reformation 2017." Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, calling for reform of the Western Church. The debate that ensued, combined with the social and political conflicts of the day, resulted in profound ecclesial division. For fifty years, Lutherans and Catholics have engaged in official theological dialogue in an effort to mend the wounds of separation. This lecture will explore the significance of the joint commemoration of the Reformation amd a number of important advances in Lutheran-Catholic agreement. All are welcome!