“Evangelical and Inclusive: A Biblical and Theological Exploration” Conference

“Evangelical and Inclusive: A Biblical and Theological Exploration”

A 2-day theological gathering for academics, church leaders, and church members exploring what it means to be evangelical and affirm same-sex relationships. The gathering will be focused on exploring the case for inclusivity in a positive and constructive way.

Organised by the Inclusive Evangelical Research Group.

● Keynote address on Thursday evening by Professor John Barclay: Is There a Gospel Case for Inclusion?

● Friday morning discussion of the keynote with Professor Barclay

● Two tracks for breakout sessions: ‘Academic’ track and ‘Church’ track

● Presentations and Q&A times in each session

● Time to meet and engage socially with speakers, delegates and organisers

The Academic track is focused on academic practitioners and students; the Church track is focused on church leaders and church members. Delegates may attend a mix of sessions from either track.

Sessions will not be recorded.

John Barclay is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University and a leading New Testament scholar. He has been President of The Society for New Testament Studies (2022–23) and is a Fellow of the British Academy. His work on the theology of grace, Paul and the Gift, has been widely praised as one of the most significant works of Pauline theology in recent years.

The Inclusive Evangelical Research Group is a network of scholars and theologians committed to exploring an inclusive evangelical theology of sexuality and gender that is biblically framed and theologically rigorous.

THURSDAY PROGRAMME

5.30pm Registration (24-hour delegates)

6.00pm - 7.15pm Dinner (main course, dessert, and hot drink)

7.30pm - 9.30pm Opening Session with keynote address

9.30pm - 11.00pm Social time (bar open)

FRIDAY PROGRAMME

8.30am Registration (Friday delegates)

8.00am - 9.15am Breakfast (24-hour delegates)

9.30am - 11.00am Session 1

11.00am - 11.30am Morning coffee and biscuits

11.30am - 1.00pm Session 2

1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch (main course, dessert, and hot drink)

2.00pm - 3.30pm Session 3

3.30pm - 3.45pm Afternoon tea and biscuits

3.45pm - 4.30pm Closing Plenary Session

4.30pm End

Delegates may choose:

● 24-hour delegate rate – including Thursday night dinner, keynote session, overnight accommodation, and all Friday catering:

• Single Room: £148
• Double Room: £134
• Twin Room: £134

● 24-hour delegate rate – as above, but excluding overnight accommodation: £94

● Friday day-only rate – excludes breakfast: £59

Ticket prices are per delegate.

About the venue:

● Complimentary on-site parking is available to all delegates

● A cycle shelter is situated by the front entrance

● Access to Wi-Fi is available

● Wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, meeting rooms, and cloakrooms

● Meeting rooms have induction loops

Please note this event is over-18s only.

Places are limited – we recommend booking as soon as possible. 

Address conference quesitons to: evangelicalandinclusive@googlegroups.com

Address venue questions to: LKHconferenceoffice@lkh.co.uk