Lectures and Events
Delight in a phenomenal series of conferences, events, festivals and lectures! Engage with visiting academics, speakers and writers hosted by Gordon College's School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Center for Faith and Inquiry
Dedicated to the development and the promotion of intentional Christian scholarship addressing matters of vital concern in the church, academy and contemporary society.
2026-2027 | Lectures & Events
Fall 2026 Events
- September 16 | Princemere Writers Series: Scott Cairns
- September 24 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
- October 29 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
- November TBD | Princemere Writers Series: Melissa Mack
- November 12 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
Spring 2027 Events
- January 21 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
- February 25 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
- March 18 | Speaker to be announced (CFI)
- April 13 | Annual Jerusalem and Athens Forum Debate
- April 15 | CFI Symposium Day
On-campus Conference
“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”
June 11-13, 2026
This conference provided Christian political scientists, historians, and sociologists with a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US (and globally). The conference featured stellar keynote addresses, paper panels, workshops, and roundtables.
On-campus Lecture
Knox Thames on "The Persistence of Religious Persecution in a Hyper-Connected Age"
February 16, 2026
In an era of unprecedented global connection, religious persecution remains a widespread and often overlooked reality affecting all faith traditions. This lecture examines both the magnitude of the crisis and the concrete steps people of conscience can take to respond.