Register today for the Feb. 18 symposium
Campbell Divinity School’s annual World Religions Symposium will focus on “Retelling Our Stories of Peace and Justice,” with the keynote address from Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, president of the Fuller Theological Seminary.
The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 in Ballroom B of the Oscar N. Harris Student Union.
Goatley — an accomplished theologian, missiologist and academic administrator, became the first Black president of the Full Seminary in 2023. A native of Kentucky, he earned his degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Louisville, and he holds two degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ordained in the National Baptist Convention, he was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Campbellsville, Kentucky, for nine years, then served as CEO of Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society for over 20 years.
He has studied or worked in more than 35 countries, and has a keen understanding of the unique needs of the global church. Goatley is the author or editor of three books, as well as many articles, essays and book chapters. His passion for justice is reflected in his activism around issues such as genocide, hunger, racism and inequality, serving in leadership capacities for organizations including Kids Against Hunger, the Save Darfur Coalition, and the NAACP.
Following his keynote, the symposium will feature panel discussions led by faith leaders of various religious traditions and thoughtful roundtable conversations for all in attendance. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all registered participants.
This World Religions Symposium offers a unique opportunity for students, faith leaders and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue that bridges diverse religious traditions. Through shared stories and reflective discussions, attendees will explore how faith communities contribute to peace and justice in our pluralistic world.