Samtalekveld med biskop Emmanuel, Sør-Sudan

Christian Values as Foundation for Nation Building

2 bishops and 1 professor in conversation

The introduction of Christianity one thousand years ago, and the introduction of the first national law of Norway by King Magnus in 1274 has significantly influenced the development of our nation. The Christian values as foundation have been important for developing the nation Norway is today.
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and shall develop its own values and structures.

What are the experiences, challenges, importance and possibilities of the church in two so different countries as Norway and South Sudan?

Program

• Welcome and short introduction: By Per Nordmark, Norwegian Friends of Kuron
• Lecture: The impact on Norway as a nation by Christian values as foundation, and the national law made by King Magnus Lagabøte.
  By Professor Jørn Øyrehagen Sunde
• South Sudan now: Status of the new nation, the position and the role of the church
  By Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi
• Christianity in Norway today: Challenges and opportunities for the church
  By Bishop Ragnhild Jepsen
• Conversation between Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi, Bishop Ragnhild Jepsen and Professor Jørn Øyrehagen Sunde.

The conversation will be led by Oddvar Espegren – many years’ knowledge of Politics and Church both in South Sudan and Norway

With Professor Jørn Øyrehagen Sunde, Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi, Catholic Diocese of Torit, South Sudan and Bishop of Bjørgvin Ragnhild Jepsen

Location:        Bergen Domkirke (Bergen Cathedral)

Date:                 September 25^th  2025

Time:                 19:00 – 21:00