The two papers in this compilation were drawn from a conference designed to encourage scholars to continue the rhetorical tradition. The first paper, delivered by Todd Sorenson and Carrie Stopek, was the paper most highly commended by a panel of critics at the conference. The paper uses fantasy theme analysis, specifically the three fantasy theme myths of the Hero, the Fellowship, and the Sacrifice, to examine the so-called "electronic church," today's television ministry. The second paper, by Anthony Hillbruner, was the major address of the conference and presents a rhetorical analysis of Hegel's theory of dialectic. (FL)