Princeton Theological Seminary

Preaching and Proclamation in Unprecedented Times with Rev. Dr. Kimberly Wagner
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual/Zoom
While it can often feel overused, the word “unprecedented” continues to be a fitting descriptor for recent years, months, and days. So what does it mean to preach in such unprecedented times? To proclaim? Is there a difference? And how do you preach and proclaim when your community is far apart and can only gather on screens? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rev. Dr. Kimberly Wagner, assistant professor of preaching, who will discuss preaching and proclamation in the midst of changing, tumultuous times and what the future of preaching ministry looks like, both from the pulpit and beyond.
We hope to see you there!
Register now: https://apply.ptsem.edu/register/?id=15a00260-59b8-4db9-812d-b65fe2219481

The Mujerista Symposium
2025-03-20 17:00 | Main Lounge, Mackay Dining Hall, College Road
Roots of Resistance: Ivone Gebara and Latin American Ecofeminism with Dr. Elaine Nogueira Godsey Assistant Professor of Religion and Society at Drew School of Theology.
Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. We ask that you please register in advance so we can make all necessary arrangements for this event.
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This symposium will delve into the different intersections of ecofeminism in Latin American theology, inspired by the work of Ivone Gebara. Dr. Elaine Nogueira Godsey will lead us through an insightful discussion on these critical themes.
We will also have a panel discussion right after the lecture to bring Ivone Gebara’s work into our context. Our panelists will be:
· María Reyero, MDiv. Junior.
· Claudia Marcela Álvarez, PhD student at Princeton Theological Seminary.
· Kenia Vanessa Rodríguez, PhD student at Drew School of Theology
· Dr. Elaine Nogueira Godsey, Keynote speaker.
Sponsored by: Princeton Theological Seminary Latine Programs En Conjunto Student Association The Farminary Project The Center for Theology, Women, and Gender The Religion & Society Department.
For information contact Rev. Dr. Sammy Arroyo, Assistant Director of Global Services & Latine Programs Email: samuel.arroyo@ptsem.edu Phone: 609-524-6001.
Location: Main Lounge, Mackay Hall.

World Christianity Conference 2025
2025-03-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 | Princeton Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Discourse surrounding the topics of migration, diaspora, and transnationalism continues to spark a wide range of interdisciplinary interests, both in the academy and at large. However, despite the interdisciplinary nature of World Christianity, the field still lacks adequate theoretical and empirical insights concerning such discourse, specifically in the intersectionality of migration, diaspora, and transnationalism pertaining to the global spread of Christianity. With Christianity’s center of gravity having shifted from the global North to the global South, the emergence and proliferation of global South Christianities in the last few decades, particularly in Europe and the North American diaspora, have occasioned the remapping of old Christian landscapes. Thus, the expansion of global South Christianities through international ministries and networks marked a watershed in the multidirectionality of missions—an epochal shift in the trade winds of Christian history. Among other factors, this shift is also attributable to migration: a crucial factor determining a religion’s mobility and demographic expansion. Through both mission and migration, immigrant and diaspora Christian communities did not merely emerge as outposts in new cultural contexts, but rather became institutions integral to European and American civic life. Reverse missions and South-South links and religious networks, as instances of religious transnationalism, break the stereotype that places the global North at the center of Christianity’s discourse. Transnational religious networks and social dynamics in the global South, but also with their various diasporas deserve further scholarly attention.
Thus, new forms of religious transnationalism have emerged between Christian communities in the global North and global South, carrying significant religious, cultural, economic, political, and social import worldwide. Likewise, the nature of a globalizing world marked by the rise of global capitalism and its need for large urban conglomerates, industrialization, and technological revolution have drastically changed the speed of communication and interconnectivity. These, along with climate change, political and economic crises, ethnic and religious conflicts, and the proliferation of armed conflicts, have created new migration and diaspora patterns both regionally and globally. Furthermore, Christians increasingly live in religiously pluralizing contexts and new realities, often needing to negotiate and reinterpret their faith traditions in complex cultural and multireligious settings. Whereas new forms of interfaith/inter-religious and intercultural relations have proliferated in such contexts, these encounters have also led to the rise of conflicts, cultural misunderstandings, and identity crises contributing to the rise of renewed forms of xenophobia, fundamentalism, and religious nationalism.
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African Theology & Leadership Institute (ATLI)
2025-03-13 09:00 - 2025-03-18 17:00 | Monrovia, Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
African Theology & Leadership Institute (ATLI)
The 2025 African Theology and Leadership Institute (ATLI) is designed to empower pastors, church leaders, theologians, and Christian educators by equipping them with practical tools and deep theological foundations that support sustainable church growth and effective pastoral leadership. Set in Monrovia, Liberia, from March 13-15, 2025, this three-day institute will directly address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the country’s churches. The program strongly emphasizes theological models of leadership and growth, aiming to promote spiritual health and communal and economic flourishing within African contexts. Recognizing the diversity and complexity of African societies, ATLI will focus on developing strategies that empower churches to grow sustainably while serving as beacons of hope and transformation within their communities. Participants will explore ways to enhance their leadership effectiveness, engage with their communities more meaningfully, and navigate the evolving social and economic landscapes that impact church life.
>>Learn more and view the full event schedule.

Prayer as Resistance 2.2: Notes of Rest with Julian Davis Reid
2025-03-07 19:30 - 2025-03-08 22:00 | Hybrid – Cooper Room, Erdman Center, 20 Library Pl, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
Notes of Rest® invites the weary into the rest of God practiced in the Bible and Black music. The offering interweaves various spiritual disciplines (“notes”) such as Sabbath, Sleep, and Sanctuary with the playing and history of Black American music. Braiding these notes equips participants to solo over the chord changes of their lives, harmonize their journeys with one another, and resolve to practice rest and music that unifies us with God, neighbor, and self. As Jesus’ restful New Creation emerges out of this restless world, Notes of Rest® provides hospitable space to discern our participation in it.
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Friday, March 7
7:30 pm – Princeton Seminary Chapel – Evening Jazz Concert
Join us for a concert featuring Julian Davis Reid and a trio of jazz musicians. Check out past concert recordings:
2023 and 2022.
This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Saturday, March 8
10 am – Stuart Hall 6 – Retreat Session 1: Practicing the Scale
Introduction to Notes of Rest, exploring music and theology for practical rest. Available virtually on Airmeet.
12 pm – MacKay Student Center – Lunch Together
1:30 pm – Stuart Hall 6 – Session 2: Playing in Time
Exploring the spiritual practice of discernment in relation to sleep. Available virtually on Airmeet.
3:15 pm – Stuart Hall 6 – Session 3: Listening Back to Rehearsal
A reflection on Sabbath practices and their evolution through Scripture. Available virtually on Airmeet.
4:45 pm – Stuart Hall 6 – Retreat Dismissal
5 pm – Dinner Break
Enjoy dinner on your own in downtown Princeton. A list of recommended eateries will be provided upon arrival.
8 pm – Erdman Cooper Conference Room – An Evening of Live Poetry
Hosted by Goldenwood NYC, EcoTheo Collective, and the CCL. Featuring poetry from Alysia Nicole Harris and Anastacia-Renee.
A community gathering to explore poetry, conversation, and meaning-making. Free and open to the public, recorded for later viewing on YouTube.

A Learning Community for Life: Discover your calling through one of Princeton Theological Seminary's eight master's degree programs
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Princeton Theological Seminary offers innovative courses and programs through its eight degree programs, whose graduates go on to serve as pastors, social workers, professors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. Join the Admissions Team to learn more about all our programs, including the Master of Arts in Theology and Ecology and the Master of Arts in Theology (Justice and Public Life). We will also discuss the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts Christian Education and Formation, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology, Dual MDiv/MACEF, and Doctor of Philosophy program. You will have an opportunity to learn what makes each of these programs unique and which one might be the best fit for you.

We look forward to seeing you!

Register Now: https://apply.ptsem.edu/register/?id=b48aead3-e2b7-4549-86a1-56bbed28bdee

Alumni Office Hours with Assistant Professor of Preaching, Kimberly Wagner
2025-03-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Where is God to be found in experiences of natural disaster and violence? In Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma, Assistant Professor of Preaching, Kimberly Wagner helps preachers offer a word of hope amid the disorientation of trauma.
Dr. Wagner is offering four sessions of online office hours for those seeking conversation about these topics. Times being offered are noted below. Click your preferred date to register. Space is limited.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. eastern time
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. eastern time
Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. eastern time
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. eastern time

Theology and Mental Health: Depression, Addiction, and Eating Disorders
2025-03-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
This seminar will examine mental health challenges in theological perspective, exploring themes of community, healing, and meaning-making. Participants will explore the overarching relationship between mental health, theology, and psychology, addressing therapy and faith. Join us to examine three specific modes of mental health: depression, addiction, and anorexia nervosa. We will focus on how these forms of psychological suffering challenge traditional theological categories such as sin, salvation, and divine presence. Discussions will consider how our use of theological concepts can (and must) be deepened in order to account for these experiences. While the primary emphasis will be on theological interpretation and conceptualization, consistent space will also be provided to reflect on the implications for mental health and pastoral care, leadership, and practice.
Session Dates:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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The Koinonia Forum
2025-03-01 07:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Wright Library, 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
The Koinonia Forum is an annual graduate conference, held each spring at Princeton Theological Seminary, dedicated to fostering rigorous academic exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue among graduate students from institutions across North America. Organized and coordinated by Ph.D. students from diverse academic disciplines, the forum provides a unique platform for participants to present their research, engage in critical discussions, and expand their academic and professional networks.
2025 Forum Theme: “Religion, Dystopia, and Reimagining Otherwise”
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Coffee & Convo w/ Princeton Seminary - St. Augustine
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Myth & Legend, 88 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084, United States

No Single Story: God and Money Narratives Workshop
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
The Power of Money Stories: Unlocking Donor Motivations

Description

We all have a story about money. That story drives every decision we make and every opinion we have about money. Learn what’s underneath your donor’s decision about how much to give, to whom, and when so you can become part of their story.

Led by Erin Weber-Johnson of the Vandersall Collective, the workshop includes:

A case for why money narratives impact ministry as a whole
Discerning individual and church-wide money narratives
Guided reflective practices for identifying money narratives
What is a life-giving theology of giving and how can it connect to fundraising?

Who should enroll

Pastors, staff and lay leaders

How it works

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 12-1:30 PM ET
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Online Synchronous
Credit: 0 CEU(s)
Price: $49

To learn more about the course or to sign up, click here.

Alumni Office Hours with Assistant Professor of Preaching, Kimberly Wagner
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Where is God to be found in experiences of natural disaster and violence? In Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma, Assistant Professor of Preaching, Kimberly Wagner helps preachers offer a word of hope amid the disorientation of trauma.
>>Register for Office Hours on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. eastern time

Flagler College Career & Graduate School Expo 2025
2025-02-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States

A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual/Zoom
A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption

Featuring Christopher Michael Jones

For those of us who lived in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, during the 1980s and early 1990s and were not raised in the church, we were unaware of our proximity to prophetic voices like Dr. Gardner C. Taylor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Dr. William Augustus Jones Jr. at Bethany Baptist Church, Dr. Sandy F. Ray at Cornerstone Baptist Church or Dr. Johnny Youngblood at St. Paul Baptist Church. Our pastors were Eric B & Rakim, Run-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Biz Markie, MC Lyte, and Public Enemy. Our deacons were the Ultramagnetic MCs, LL Cool J, Audio Two, Stetsasonic, Kool G Rap, and EPMD. Our on-call ministers were N.W.A., Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, and Queen Latifah. Slick & Dougie Fresh were our pastoral counselors. The Dee Jay was our worship host and both the B-Boy and the graffiti artist were our liturgical dancers and scribes.
A Sacred Storm wrestles with the contention that Hip-hop emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s on the fringe of urban decay as a prophetic response to the death-dealing effects of Ronald Reagan’s voodoo economics. Amid seismic shifts within the urban landscape, young prophetic voices began to arise outside of the reach of the church disrupting the status quo. Through acts of radical disruption, it can be argued, that God used unorthodox and poorly researched prophetic movements both within the genre of Hip-hop, as well as the witness of the church, to orchestrate social transformation within their respective context. As such, elements of faith, religious symbolism, and spirituality in both communities should be reimagined to bridge together a renewed hope and collaborative witness that speaks to the reality of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed who continue to suffer in this present age.
Register to Join Online here: https://pts.events/a-sacred-storm/

Coffee & Convo w/ Princeton Seminary - Pittsburgh
2025-02-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Dynamic X De Fer, 317 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States

1st Annual Farminary Seed Swap
2025-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | The Farminary, 4200 Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Have you collected seeds from your garden? Or do you have excess commercial seed from the last several years? Bring them! No seeds? Come anyway! All are welcome to take what they need at the 1st Annual Farminary Seed Swap.
The Seed Swap aims to gather people and seeds for nourishing community resilience and neighborly connection. Join other plant enthusiasts – including experienced seed savers and new gardeners – to cultivate a network of people interested in local seed keeping and sharing. With seeds (and most other things), we have learned patterns of scarcity and market transactions. Through the Seed Swap, we’ll practice abundance and generosity with seeds and each other.
Don’t miss this potluck-style sharing of seeds on February 22 from 3-5 pm ET. Please bring your seed labeled and packaged (in bulk is fine). We will have extra envelopes, pens, markers, tape, and labels. Upon arrival, you will be invited to distribute your seed onto tables labeled by plant type. After a welcome and introductions, the swap will begin!
We are grateful to co-sponsor this event with The Seed Farm at Princeton.
Mark your calendar!
If you have questions, please email the Farminary at the.farminary@ptsem.edu

2025 Reverend Alexander Thompson, D.D. Memorial Lecture
2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Theron Room, Theodore Sedgwick Wright Library, 64 Mercer St
2025 Thompson Lecture with Dr. Laura Nasrallah
Speaking of Tongues: 1 Corinthians, an Amulet, and the Poetry of M. NourbeSe Philip
Thursday, February 20 at 5 p.m.
Theron Room, Wright Library and streaming online.
>>RSVP to attend in person or virtually.

Laura Salah Nasrallah is Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation with a joint appointment in the Divinity School and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Religious Studies) at Yale University. Her research and teaching bring together New Testament and early Christian literature with the archaeological remains of the Mediterranean world, and often engage issues of colonialism, gender, race, status, and power.
Her most recent books are titled Archaeology and the Letters of Paul (Oxford, 2018) and Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses: Magic, Aesthetics, and Justice (Cambridge, 2024)
© Photo by Mara Lavitt | June 8, 2022 | Yale University, New Haven, CT.| Faculty of Arts and Sciences headshots.

Plenty Good Room: Reimagining Economic Justice in Our Communities
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Wright Library, 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Plenty Good Room:
Reimagining Economic Justice in Our Communities

Featuring Rev. Andrew Wilkes, Ph.D

Join us for a transformative event as we explore the themes of Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All by Andrew Wilkes. This discussion will delve into the possibilities of building a society where everyone has access to what they need. We’ll examine how economic justice can be reimagined through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity and how communities can work together to create a more equitable future. The event will offer a thought-provoking conversation with a leading voice at the intersection of economic justice, the Christian faith, and the community at this critical moment in our history. Participants will gain insights into how they can contribute to co-creating an economy that prioritizes fairness, inclusion, and sustainability for all. Whether you are an activist, a faith leader, or someone passionate about social justice, this event will provide you with the tools and inspiration to make a tangible difference in your community. Let’s come together to envision our tomorrow together.

Register to join in person or online here: https://pts.events/plenty-good-room/

Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Hybrid – Cooper Room, Erdman Center, 20 Library Pl, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood

Featuring Khristi Adams

Join us for an engaging book discussion on Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood, a profound exploration of faith, identity, and spirituality through the unique experiences of Black girls and women. This thought-provoking conversation will delve into the ways Black girlhood shapes our understanding of God, challenges conventional narratives of spirituality, and offers new pathways to divine connection. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and theological reflections, the book highlights how the lived experiences of Black girls contribute to a fuller, more inclusive understanding of faith. Whether you are a scholar, church leader, or someone interested in the intersection of faith and identity, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives and inspire deeper reflection on how God is discovered through diverse lenses. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a rich conversation celebrating Black girlhood’s power, resilience, and spiritual wisdom.

Register to join in person or online here: pts.events/womanish-theology/.

The Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies with Rev. Dr. David Latimore
2025-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
The Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies endeavors to cultivate Black theological genius and inspire people to interweave their ministry and scholarly work into the historical tapestry of the Black church’s prophetic witness. The Center also functions as a space for creativity, fostering theological imagination, and cultivating innovative practices. We welcome you to join us for a conversation with Dr. David Latimore, the Director of the Betsey Stockton Center, and learn more about the vision and work of the center.
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