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Theology Live! line-up for 2019 

 

A day which recognises the breadth of Baptists engaged in theological and biblical scholarship is returning at the start of next year - and a number of speakers have been confirmed 

Theology Live

 

Theology Live! takes place on Thursday 10 January at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, starting at 10am. The day follows the format of BMS World Mission's Catalyst Live event, and first took place in December 2017

This year organisers have increased the number of speakers and are planning more breaks within the day.

'Back by popular demand, following the brilliant event in 2017, we are pleased to announce the 2019 ‘Theology Live!’, they state. 

'There’s a great number of Baptists engaged in theological and biblical research, and this day-event brings them together to share their thinking, fostering a community of research amongst British Baptists.

'The day will comprise a series of short papers, reflecting the diversity of current Baptist theological engagement, with opportunities to interact with speakers.'


Confirmed speakers include:

Beth Allison-Glenny  
Seidel Abel Boanerges 
David Bunce  
Andrew Burnham 
Tim Carter 
Julian Gotobed 
Leigh Greenwood 
Claude Halm 
Joe Haward  
Rosa Hunt 
Rob May
Sally Nelson 
Gale Richards
Dan Pratt  
Hazel Sherman
John Weaver  


Theology Live is organised by Andy Goodliff, Steve Holmes and Simon Woodman


Tickets are free for anyone wishing to attend.

 

Baptist Times, 17/10/2018
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