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Lectures and Events

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts a range of speaker series, workshops and centers that allow you to engage with visiting academics, speakers and writers. Learn more below:

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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.

Center for Faith and Inquiry

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Princemere Writers Series

Author talks and receptions

Princemere Writers Series

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Franz Lectures

Each year the division of Social Sciences sponsors a lecture in honor of David L. Franz, Gordon History professor emeritus. Lectures in this series span the disciplines and feature speakers from around the world.

Annual Franz Lecture

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On-campus Conference

“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”

June 11-13, 2026

This conference provides 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 will feature stellar keynote addresses, paper panels, workshops, and roundtables. In addition, in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the conference also includes an optional Sunday afternoon excursion into nearby Boston to visit revolutionary sites.

Paper and panel proposals are due February 1. 

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