The Incarcerated God: Thinking with and beyond Barth on the Prison System

The 2025 Karl Barth Conference on June 15–18 will explore the theme “The Incarcerated God: Thinking with and beyond Barth on the Prison System,” co-organized by the Center for Barth Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, the Prison Studies Program at Duke Divinity School, the Calvin Prison Initiative at Calvin College, and the Partnership for Religion and Education in Prisons (PREP) at Drew Theological School.

This year’s conference will examine Karl Barth’s theological insights in relation to incarceration, justice, and liberation, fostering a critical and constructive dialogue on addressing systemic oppression. A diverse lineup of speakers will reflect on Barth’s relevance to contemporary discussions on incarceration and offer theological perspectives on Christian witness in relation to incarcerated persons. Join us for this thought-provoking event centered on theology, justice, and hope.

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