From time to time, the Consortium offers special events for the general public. Further, our member schools and institutions provide a wide array of theological and ministerially-focused programming each academic year. This page includes information and videos about these special events.
2024: John Haught: “Teilhard de Chardin and the Future of Faith”
In October 2024, our colleagues at Wesley Theological Seminary welcomed Dr. John Haught, Emeritus Professor of Theology at Georgetown University to discuss the intersection of science and religion at the 3rd Annual Kent Weaver Lecture of Wesley Nexus. Sponsored by Wesley Nexus and co-sponsored by the Washington Theological Consortium and the United Methodist Church.
2024: The Ecumenical Future: Symposium in Memory of Fr. John Crossin, OSFS
The Washington Theological Consortium held a special symposium on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington, D.C. to memorialize the work of the renowned Catholic ecumenist, and former Consortium Executive Director, the late Fr. John Crossin, OSFS. A distinguished panel of theologians will discuss insights from his final book, published months before his death.
Read more about the event here.
2022: Sabbath Symposium: Soul Weariness and The Promise of Sabbath
Presenter: Anita Amstutz | Sponsors: The John Leland Center for Theological Studies & Rising Day Ministry of the LDA
Attendees explored Sabbath and care for the soul as those engaged in or preparing for church leadership, and those in theological education.