Prof. Filler bridges real-world cases and theological interpretation to reveal humanity's inherent conflict between environmental protection and prosperity maintenance. Through a biblical anthropological framework, he demonstrates how the environmental crisis reflects a spiritual crisis.
Presbyter Telepneff argued that sixth-century Celtic monasticism was profoundly shaped by Egyptian Coptic traditions. Evidence includes shared ascetic practices, spiritual concepts, monastic rules, and artistic similarities.
Rabbi Jan Uhrbach led a lecture exploring a Talmudic story that reflects key Passover themes, examining free will, obligation, and inclusion. The discussion addressed the determination of purpose, the identity of fellow travelers, and responsibilities toward them.
On March 23, a lecture-concert explored Charles Wesley's sacred music, demonstrating how the 18th-century hymn writer's 6,500 compositions continue to bridge theological depth with emotional resonance for today's worshippers.
Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Grosshans, a systematic theology theologian from the University of Münster, explored the interplay of happiness, misfortune, and the role of faith in navigating an unpredictable world.
Dr. Hing-weng Seng’s presentation explores the Moab Covenant in Deuteronomy 29:9-14, highlighting its rhetorical power, inclusivity, and timeless nature, emphasizing that the covenant transcends history to form an eternal relationship with God’s people.
Dr. Wang Huiyu examined Michele Ruggieri's pioneering Latin translation of the Confucian Four Books, focusing on how he rendered key moral concepts to bridge Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. This first Western translation of these classics established a foundation for early Sino-Western intellectual exchange.
Professor Nili Samet reveals that biblical "Day of the Lord" prophecies, rather than Lamentations, show a direct parallel with Mesopotamian city laments through shared cosmic and destructive imagery, suggesting a reinterpretation of "Yom Adonai" as preserving ancient Mesopotamian storm motifs.
An online book launch event was held to celebrate the release of Dr. David Moe's latest work, Beyond the Academy: Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions, which argues that public theology must move beyond academic discourse to engage with grassroots Christian communities, particularly in Asia.