Princeton Theological Seminary

Carols of Many Nations
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Seminary Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Princeton Seminary is excited to announce that our annual Carols of Many Nations services will be held on Wednesday, December 10.
All are welcome to join the Chapel Choir as we celebrate the Christmas Season.
These three identical services will include scripture readings, anthems, and carols offered in various languages that represent the diversity of the Princeton Seminary community.
Services will be led by the Princeton Seminary Chapel Choir and C.F. Seabrook Director of Music Martin Tel.
Times: 3:30, 6:30, and 8:30 pm
All concerts are free and open to the public, but admission tickets are required.
Tickets will be available to the public beginning on Monday, November 10.

Spiritual Leadership in Tumultuous Times
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
What does faithful leadership look like in the midst of crisis, uncertainty, and change?
This Advent season, join the Center for Contemplative Leadership at Princeton Seminary for a timely conversation on cultivating spiritual depth, resilience, and clarity in challenging times.
Rooted in practices of contemplation, this session explores how leaders can respond to the demands of the moment—not with haste or fear, but with wisdom, presence, and courage. Whether you’re leading in ministry, education, activism, public life, or among your loved ones, this event offers space for reflection, conversation, and renewal for the work ahead.
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Admissions Drop-In Sessions
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | NJ
Drop-In Sessions Information:
Have questions about your application?
Drop in for personalized guidance from Sherry Garrahan, Associate Director of Enrollment Management.
Whether you’re just getting started or putting finishing touches on your materials, we’re here to help.
No registration required! Join at this link on the dates & times below:

Thursday, October 30 @ 10am
Friday, November 14 @ 1pm
Monday, November 24 @ 11am
Wednesday, December 3 @ 3pm
Tuesday, January 6 @ 11am
Tuesday, January 13 @ 12pm
Thursday, January 29 @ 2pm
Friday, February 13 @ 11am
Monday, February 23 @ 3pm
Thursday, March 5 @ 11am
Monday, March 30 @ 2pm
Monday, April 13 @ 3pm

Presbyterian Lecture: From Past Promise to Prophetic Practice
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Princeton Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Overview
Building on the theological grounding from the first Presbyterian Pastors’ Roundtable, this second gathering turns toward the practical and pastoral work of leading congregations in times of sustained injustice.
Pastors and ministry leaders will explore strategies for translating liberative theology into congregational formation, public witness, and sustainable ministry practices. The conversation centers on how leaders can faithfully respond to the needs of their communities while nurturing spiritual endurance and collective hope.
Discussion Topics

Discerning when and how to address urgent justice issues from the pulpit
Engaging session and presbytery processes to support public action
Building partnerships with civic and grassroots organizations
Integrating justice commitments into worship, Christian education, and pastoral care
Developing practices of Sabbath, self-care, and mutual support to prevent burnout

Participants will reflect on how Presbyterian leaders can move from sanctuary to public square, embodying prophetic courage and pastoral wisdom in equal measure.
Who Should Attend
This event welcomes:

Previous BTLI participants and alumni of the Betsey Stockton Center
Presbyterian pastors and clergy engaged in public ministry
PTS students and seminarians from other theological institutions

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2025 AAR/SBL Reception
2025-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Westin Copley Place, Boston (Essex South – 3rd Floor), 10 Huntington Place, Boston, MA
Join Princeton Theological Seminary for a reception at the 2025 annual AAR/SBL meetings at Westin Copley Place, Boston (Essex South – 3rd Floor). All alums, friends, prospective students, and guests are welcome!
The reception will be held in the The Westin Copley Place, Boston. This reception is a chance to reconnect with Seminary friends, meet new colleagues, and spend time with students, alumni, faculty, and guests from across the academic community. We hope you join us!
Many Princeton Seminary faculty and students are presenting papers, serving as panelists, or presiding over conference units at the annual AAR/SBL meetings. For a complete listing of all conference participants, search for “Princeton Theological Seminary” in the online program booklets below.
AAR Online Program Book
SBL Online Program Book

Funding Your Calling
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Navigating finances for graduate school isn’t easy. That’s why we are excited to introduce you to our Student Financial Services Team to share more about financial aid opportunities at Princeton Theological Seminary. Participants will have the chance to ask questions about scholarships, student work study, health insurance, and much more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Life Beyond Seminary: A Conversation with Princeton Seminary Alumni
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Wondering where a theological degree can lead you? Join us for the final installment in our 2025 Fall Discernment Series, a panel conversation with Princeton Theological Seminary alumni who are living out their callings in diverse and meaningful ways.
This event will feature graduates serving in a wide range of fields. They’ll share candid reflections on their vocational journeys, how their theological education shaped their work, and what they’ve learned along the way.
Whether you’re discerning a call to seminary or already imagining your next steps after graduation, this panel will offer insight, encouragement, and real-world perspective on the possibilities that lie ahead.
🎓 Hear From Alumni Working In:

Congregational and denominational leadership
Nonprofits and advocacy organizations
Higher education and scholarship
Chaplaincy and spiritual care
Innovative and emerging ministries

Bring your questions and your imagination. Let’s explore how theological education can prepare you to serve the church, the academy, and the world.
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2025 Frederick Neumann Memorial Lecture - Rendering to Caesar: Lessons from Wartime Sudan
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Hybrid – Theron Room, Wright Library, 25 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ, 08540
November 12 at 5 pm, Theron Room, Wright Library and streaming online
Lecture title: “Rendering to Caesar: Lessons from Wartime Sudan”
Lecturer: Dr. Christopher Tounsel
Christopher Tounsel is an historian of modern Sudan, with special focus on race and religion as political technologies. His first book, Chosen Peoples: Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan (Duke 2021), was named a finalist for the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora’s Outstanding First Book Award and was a Finalist for the 2022 Christianity Today Book Award (History/Biography).
His most recent book, Bounds of Blackness: African Americans, Sudan, and the Politics of Solidarity (Cornell, 2024), has received honorable mention for the 2025 International Studies Association Book Award (Diplomatic Studies section).
Dr. Tounsel’s articles have appeared in venues including Political Theology, Journal of Africana Religions, and Journal of Religious History, and he has provided Sudan-related commentary for outlets including the BBC, Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, and NPR’s Throughline.
Free and Open to the Public
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Spiritual Life at Princeton Seminary
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
What does it mean to grow spiritually during seminary? Join us for a conversation about the rhythms, practices, and communities that shape spiritual life at Princeton Theological Seminary.

In this session, you’ll hear from students, chaplains, and staff who help foster a vibrant culture of worship, prayer, and formation on campus. Learn how Princeton Seminary nurtures spiritual growth through daily chapel, retreats, small groups, spiritual direction, and opportunities to connect across traditions and backgrounds.
Whether you come from a deeply rooted faith tradition or are exploring new spiritual questions, this event will give you a glimpse into how seminary life can deepen your relationship with God and others.
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1700 Years of Nicene Faith
2025-11-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Theron Room, Theodore Sedgwick Wright Library, 64 Mercer St
Celebrate Nicene Faith
Princeton Theological Seminary joins the international chorus commemorating 1700 years of the Council of Nicaea with a day-long event on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Since the Creed of Nicaea’s formulation in 325, it has become not only the succinct expression of Christian theology but also an important part of the verbal prayer-life of the church, as well as non-verbal, artistic expressions of Christian faith.
Join us for a day of reflection on Nicaea in prayer and art with the world-renowned liturgical historian, Bryan D. Spinks, and the internationally acclaimed curator of art, Helen C. Evans. We will enjoy lectures and discussions about Nicene prayer and art with our esteemed speakers. Throughout the day, we will come together for prayer, contemplation of sacred art, and fellowship over lunch and snacks.

Next Generation Faith & Health Initiative: A Public Conversation
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Monday, November 3 | 5 pm | Princeton Public Library
We welcome guests to join us for refreshments beginning at 4:30 pm. Books will be available for sale from Labyrinth Books.
This public conversation will bring together Dr. Lisa Miller and Dr. Howard Koh for a dialogue moderated by President Jonathan Lee Walton. Together, they will explore how faith and spirituality shape health, resilience, and well-being across generations.
Drawing from neuroscience, public health, and theological reflection, the panel will consider how faith can serve as a vital resource for healing and flourishing, particularly for young people and communities.
Open to students, faculty, and members of the wider Princeton community, this public gathering will model how scholarship and faith-based leadership can intersect to advance a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to human flourishing, in service of the common good.
This event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited, and we kindly ask guests to RSVP.
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About the Speakers
Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
Lisa Miller is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a pioneering voice on the neuroscience of spirituality and its role in adolescent well-being. Her research has shown that spiritual development is strongly associated with resilience, lower rates of depression and substance use, and overall mental health. She is the author of The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life.
Howard Koh, M.D., M.P.H.
Howard Koh is the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School. A physician and public health leader, he has served as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health and Commissioner of Public Health for Massachusetts. His work has advanced national conversations on health equity, prevention, and community well-being, and his recent scholarship highlights spirituality as a critical determinant of health.
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton
Jonathan Lee Walton became president of Princeton Theological Seminary in 2023. Dr. Walton is trained as a social ethicist whose scholarship focuses on the intersection of evangelical Christianity, mass media, and political culture. He is the author of two books: Watch This! The Ethics and Aesthetics of Black Televangelism (NYU Press, 2009) and A Lens of Love: Reading the Bible in Its World for Our World (Westminster John Knox Press, 2018).
Walton has published widely across various academic journals, books, magazines, and newspapers. His insights have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Time Magazine, and PBS. Walton is a member of the Humanities Advancement Council at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Dr. Walton earned his Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Divinity degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Mapping the Journey Ahead: A Discernment Workshop
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Are you discerning what’s next in your personal, professional, or spiritual journey? This interactive workshop will help you pause, reflect, and consider how theological education might fit into the path ahead. Together, we’ll explore questions of vocation, purpose, and preparation through guided reflection and practical exercises designed to bring insight and focus.
Whether you’re sensing a new call to ministry, exploring how faith intersects with public life, or simply seeking clarity about your next step, you’ll leave this session with concrete tools, renewed confidence, and a clearer sense of direction.
No prior preparation is required–just bring your curiosity, your questions, and a willingness to listen for what’s unfolding.
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Sip & Savor: Strange Spirits
2025-10-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Wright Library, 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Overview
This October, Princeton Theological Seminary invites you behind the scenes for an evening unlike any other. Step into the stranger side of our archives, where rare manuscripts and artifacts reveal centuries-old fascinations with witches, extraterrestrials, and the underworld.
Guests will enjoy a private after-hours exploration of our Special Collections, guided by Seminary archivists and curators who will share stories from some of the library’s most peculiar holdings—texts that challenge, unsettle, and illuminate how the imagination of faith has engaged with mystery and the macabre.
Experience
To complement your journey through the archives, the evening features a wine tasting curated to pair with the night’s themes—dark, mysterious, and full of flavor. Each pour is selected to deepen the sensory experience as you move between conversation, curiosity, and discovery.
Whether you’re a lover of history, a seeker of strange stories, or simply intrigued by the Seminary’s hidden treasures, Sip & Savor: Strange Spirits promises a memorable night of scholarship, storytelling, and spirited delight.
Tickets
Space is limited.Reserve your ticket for $75 per person to secure your place at this exclusive event.RSVP Now

2025 Sang Hyun Lee Lecture - The Challenges of Doing Transpacific Theology
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Hybrid – Theron Room, Wright Library, 25 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ, 08540
Wednesday, October 29, 7pm, Theron Room, Wright Library and streaming online (Reception to Follow)
Lecture title: “The Challenges of Doing Transpacific Theology”
Lecturer: Dr. Kwok Pui-lan
Dr. Kwok Pui-lan is a Distinguished Scholar at Episcopal Divinity School and a past president of the American Academy of Religion. She has authored and edited numerous books on Asian and Asian American feminist theology, biblical interpretation, and postcolonial criticism. She is the author of The Anglican Tradition from a Postcolonial Perspective and Postcolonial Politics and Theology. She is the editor of Transpacific Political Theology: Perspectives, Paradigms, Proposals. Dr. Kwok received the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship from the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2021.
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Faith and Food Workshop
2025-10-29 10:30 - 2025-10-30 20:00 | Hybrid – Theron Room, Wright Library, 25 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ, 08540
Join us for a special public program as part of the international Faith and Food Workshop, exploring how belief, culture, and culinary traditions shape human flourishing. Hear from leading scholars in the emerging field of religion and food, and experience the tastes and stories that connect communities across the globe.
Wednesday, October 29
Keynote Lecture #1 — Thinking about Method in the Study of Religion and Food
Dr. Benjamin E. Zeller, Lake Forest College
10:30–11:30 am | Theron Room, Wright Library
Thursday, October 30
Keynote Lecture #2 — Nordic Jewish Foodways: Vernacular Religion in Practice
Dr. Ruth Illman, Åbo Akademi University
11 am–12 pm | Theron Room, Wright Library
Food Bazaar — Taste and purchase ethnic foods, meet growers and chefs, and learn home gardening techniques in our D-I-Y demonstration.
6–8 pm | Mackay Dining Hall
All events are free and open to the public.
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Herencia Lectures 2025
2025-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | The Seminary Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Conversations about Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope
Monday, October 27
5 pm | Worship Service, Seminary Chapel
6 pm | Dinner, Mackay
7 pm | Lectures, Stuart 5 & 6
Guest Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, Professor of Worship & Practical Theology at Union Theological Seminary (Guest Preacher during worship)
Dr. Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D., Executive Director and Roman Catholic Scholar at the Institute for Muslim, Christian & Jewish Studies.
Dr. Nicolás Panotto, associate researcher of the Institute of International Studies (INTE) at Arturo Prat University in Chile.
This event is free, but advance RSVP is kindly requested.
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160th Memorial of Betsey Stockton’s Death: Story of Service, Sacrifice, and Strength
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeton Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Overview
This commemorative event marks the 160th anniversary of the passing of Betsey Stockton (c. 1798–1865)—educator, missionary, and pioneering African American woman whose faith and service left an indelible imprint on both the global mission field and the Princeton community.
Born into slavery and later emancipated, Betsey Stockton became a member of Princeton’s First Presbyterian Church, where her calling to serve took her far beyond the town she called home. She dedicated her life to Christian mission and education—serving in Hawai‘i, Canada, and Philadelphia—advancing both Christian witness and educational opportunity for marginalized communities.
Her story is one of resilience and resolve, a living testament to how courage rooted in faith can transform lives and generations.
Who Should Attend
This event welcomes:

Past participants of Betsey Stockton Center programs.
Scholars and faculty in African American Religion.
Members of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church (Princeton) and Center Church (Hartford, CT).
Princeton Seminary students, alumni, and seminarians from other institutions.

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Rooted in Faith, Growing in Purpose
2025-10-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Join Dr. Nate Stucky – Director of the Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary – for an inspiring conversation about how hands-on agricultural experience, spiritual practice, and public witness converge in the Master of Arts in Theology and Ecology program.
This virtual session will introduce prospective students to Princeton Seminary’s innovative 13-month master’s program designed for those seeking to engage ecological concerns through a theological lens. Tthe program invites students to explore the deep connections between creation care, justice, and Christian formation. Learn about the program’s unique rhythm, interdisciplinary curriculum, and cohort-based learning model that fosters collaboration, imagination, and rootedness.
🌿 In this session, you’ll:

Learn about the structure and timeline of the 13-month MA in Theology and Ecology
Explore how the Farminary serves as a site of formation, reflection, and ecological practice
Hear about vocational pathways for graduates working in ministry, education, advocacy, and environmental leadership
Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, and program expectations

If you’re passionate about environmental justice, spiritual formation, and cultivating faithful responses to the ecological challenges of our time, this conversation is for you.

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2025 Forest Bathing Retreat
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Friends of Herrontown Woods, 600 Snowden Lane Princeton, NJ, 08540, 600 Snowden Lane, Princeton, 08540, United States
Join us for a slow, sensory-rich walk in the woods designed to calm the nervous system and reconnect body, mind, and spirit with the more-than-human world. Guided by Rich Collins—an ANFT-certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide and founder of The Friendly Territory—you’ll move at a gentle pace through a series of invitations that open sight, sound, touch, and breath to the healing presence of the forest. No prior experience or special fitness is required; simply come as you are and allow the landscape to meet you. Co-presented in partnership with Friends of Herrontown Woods and The Friendly Territory.
Cost: $40/person
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Evening with Pádraig Ó Tuama
2025-10-09 20:00 - 21:00 | The Farminary, 4200 Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
It is fall at the Farminary, which means a night of poetry is in order! We are excited to welcome Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama for a reading and book signing.
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 8-9 pm
The Farminary (4200 Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ 08540)
General Admission tickets are $25 per person | Student Tickets are $15
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Pádraig Ó Tuama hosts Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios and has published critical and theological essays, a memoir, and multiple volumes of poetry. Working fluently on the page and in public, he is a compelling writer and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in theology, multiple professional qualifications in conflict mediation. From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. For the fall terms of 2024-28, he is a visiting scholar at the Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University.
We hope you can join us!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the.farminary@ptsem.edu.

The Cross and the Olive Tree: Editor Book Talk
2025-10-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Hybrid – Stuart Hall, 64 Mercer St, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
Seminarians for Peace and Justice and the Theology Department, will host John Munayer and Samuel Munayer for a book talk on their newly published book “The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza” (Orbis Press)
John and Samuel will be joined by Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) at Princeton Seminary as one stop in their national speaking tour across the United States to discuss the future of Palestinian theology and the struggle for liberation.

Student Lectures on Mission
2025-10-07 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Theron Room, Theodore Sedgwick Wright Library, 64 Mercer St
Student Lectures on Mission
Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches
All lectures will be held in the Wright Library, Theron Room and will stream live online.

Monday, October 6
7 pm: Trends and Themes in Ecumenism and Mission Today
Followed by a reception in the Wright Library foyer
Tuesday, October 7
5 pm: The Kingdom of God and the Transformation of the World
7 pm: COVID-19 and its Impact on Mission and Theology

These lectures are free and open to the public.
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Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay is the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches and former Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Pretoria. A South African theologian and leader in the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, he has served in global ecumenical leadership roles including as President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (2010–2017). He is deeply committed to church unity, justice, and reconciliation.

2025 Biblical Theology in Asian America Conference
2025-10-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid – Cooper Room, Erdman Center, 20 Library Pl, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
About this Conference:

How do we read the Bible as Asian Americans? How do the family stories in Scripture—with all their beauty and brokenness—speak to our own experiences?

At a time when Asian American Christians are navigating the profound challenges of migration, intergenerational conflict, and cultural displacement, the Biblical Theology in Asian America Conference offers a groundbreaking space for exploring Scripture in ways that deeply resonate with these lived realities.

This isn’t your typical academic conference. We are creating space for pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders to encounter the Bible with both theological depth and emotional honesty.

This Year’s Focus: Family Stories That Mirror Our Own

We are diving into the complex family dynamics woven throughout the Old Testament—stories that often feel remarkably familiar to those of us navigating life between cultures. Think about Jacob and Esau’s rivalry, the silence surrounding Dinah’s trauma, or Ruth’s journey as an immigrant daughter-in-law. These aren’t sanitized Sunday school narratives; they are messy, complicated, and deeply human stories that resonate with the realities many Asian American families know well.

This conference pairs rigorous biblical scholarship with psychological insight. You will hear from Old Testament scholars who understand the Hebrew text alongside marriage and family therapists who work directly with Asian American communities. Together, they will help us discover how Scripture speaks not just to our minds, but to our hearts shaped by migration, cultural adaptation, and the ongoing work of generational healing.

What Makes This Conference Different

We know ministry and family life are complex, and we’re committed to offering both practical tools and deep theological reflection. We are making room for the realities that many of us live with daily: the pain of misunderstood children and disappointed parents, the weight of cultural expectations, the grief of languages and traditions lost or never fully learned. We believe Scripture has something profound to say about these experiences—not by erasing the difficulty, but by meeting us in it with wisdom, hope, and concrete pathways forward.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for Asian American pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, and anyone seeking to integrate their faith with their cultural experience in deeper ways. Whether you’re preaching regularly, leading small groups, or simply trying to understand how Scripture speaks to your own family’s story, you’ll find resources and community here.

This interdisciplinary, public-facing event is uniquely designed to bridge biblical scholarship, pastoral theology, and mental health—equipping and empowering faith leaders to engage Scripture thoughtfully and pastorally within their own communities.

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2025 Eastern Conference of the Society of Christian Philosophers: The Philosophical Legacy of Robert Merrihew Adams
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-04 | NJ
The 2025 Eastern Conference of the Society of Christian Philosophers, cosponsored by Princeton Theological Seminary, the Princeton Project in Philosophy & Religion, and the Rutgers Center for the Philosophy of Religion, will take place at Princeton Theological Seminary on October 2–4, 2025. The theme of the conference is “The Philosophical Legacy of Robert Merrihew Adams.” All interested in attending are invited to register.
The late Bob Adams (September 8, 1937–April 16, 2024) made seminal contributions to several areas in philosophy, including the history of modern philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion. He was a founding member and second president of the Society of Christian Philosophers. Bob Adams was also a longtime member of the Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary, where he received a degree in 1962. The conference will feature keynote lectures by Keith DeRose (Yale University), Sukjae Lee (Seoul National University), and Marleen Rozemond (University of Toronto). There will also be a plenary panel that will engage with Adams’s work and consider its ongoing relevance. Other sessions at the conference may be on any philosophical topic, with some priority given to papers related to the conference theme.
Conference organizers: Andrew Chignell (chignell@princeton.edu); John Pittard (john.pittard@yale.edu); Dean Zimmerman (dwzimmer@philosophy.rutgers.edu)
Conference Schedule

Registration
The conference is open to the public but requires registration. Generate registration is $70 with discounts for SCP members and students. Registration is free for affiliates of Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton University, or Rutgers University.
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Sponsors
Princeton Theological Seminary, The Princeton Project in Philosophy & Religion, Rutgers Center for the Philosophy of Religion
Call for Papers
We invite submissions of 500-word abstracts of papers on any topic in philosophy that is likely to be of interest to Christian philosophers (including topics related to teaching), with some priority given to papers related to the conference theme. We welcome participation by individuals regardless of their religious beliefs (or lack thereof).
Abstracts should be prepared for blind review and emailed as an attachment to rmadamsconferencecfp@gmail.com. Include your identifying information (full name, institution, preferred email address) in the body of the submission email.
The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2025 (now extended from the original May 1 deadline).
Please prepare your blind abstracts (no identifying information in the abstract) as a pdf or Word file and send them to rmadamsconferencecfp@gmail.com. The subject of the email should read “Submission for RMAdamsConference.” Include your identifying information (full name, institution, email address) in the body of the submission email.
Submissions from graduate students are especially welcome and there will be a $500 prize for the best graduate submission (as well as a spot for their presentation). To be considered, indicate in the submission email that you are a graduate student.

Inaugural Lecture of Dr. Hanna Reichel
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | The Seminary Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
“Reformed Callings”
Princeton Theological Seminary is honored to invite the community to the inaugural lecture of Dr. Hanna Reichel, who now serves as the Charles Hodge Professor of Systematic Theology. This milestone lecture will be followed by a reception to celebrate Dr. Reichel’s appointment.
The lecture will be held in person and livestreamed for those unable to attend on campus. A link to the livestream will be provided prior to the event.
About Dr. Hanna Reichel
Dr. Hanna Reichel brings a deep commitment to theological inquiry and Reformed traditions. Reichel earned their Dr. Theol. in Systematic Theology from Heidelberg University in Germany, following an MDiv in Theology and a BSc in Economics. Before joining Princeton Seminary, they taught at Heidelberg University and Halle-Wittenberg University.
A distinguished scholar and ecclesial leader, Dr. Reichel:

Co-chairs the Christian Systematic Theology unit of the American Academy of Religion (AAR)
Serves on steering committees for both the Karl Barth Society of North America and the International Karl Barth Conference (Switzerland)
Co-edits two major academic series: Brill’s Studies in Systematic Theology and Routledge’s Karl Barth Studies
Chairs the Center for Barth Studies Advisory Board at Princeton Seminary
Is a ruling elder in the PC(USA) and a member of the Theology Working Group of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, currently preparing the 2025 General Council in Chiang Mai, Thailand

We hope you will join us for this significant moment in the life of the Seminary and in Dr. Reichel’s ongoing theological vocation.
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