Discover, connect, and serve with our fall 2025 events
Moravian University School of Theology is set to host a series of programs designed to inspire reflection, stimulate meaningful dialogue, and nurture the spiritual growth that defines our community.
This fall, we’re bringing together our community to celebrate Hispanic heritage, dive into conversations about art and social justice, explore fascinating questions of faith throughout history, and honor important milestones in our journey toward inclusion.
Come as you are – we’d love to have you join our community!
Upcoming Fall Events
Moravians and the Evangelical Question
(Walter Vivian Moses Lecture)
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 4 pm
For this year’s Walter Vivian Moses Lecture, we welcome Dr. Jared Burkholder, Scholar in Residence, Moravian University School of Theology, to speak on “Moravians and the Evangelical Question.” The lecture series is named for the first dean of Moravian Theological Seminary, Bishop Walter Vivian Moses, and captures the deep history and theology of the Moravian Church. The event will be held on campus in Bethlehem with the option to join via Zoom.
Register for this event (to attend in person and/or on Zoom)
Join a timely conversation on the separation of church and state featuring Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Dr. Burkholder, and Randall Balmer, acclaimed historian of American religion and author of the new book America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State.
Our friends at Word&Way podcast have an insightful new conversation to share!
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a chat with William Stell, a religious studies professor and author of the forthcoming book, "Born Again Queer: A History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity"
Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor is joined by guest cohost, Burkholder. This is the third in a three-part series in partnership with Moravian exploring historical and contemporary issues of concern involving evangelicals (following conversations with Randall Balmer and Angela Parker).
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Queer Celebration as Resistance: 25 Years of Courage
Sunday, Nov. 9 from 3 pm to 6 pm
At Lancaster Theological Seminary's Santee Chapel
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lancaster's first LGBT Week (as we called it then). Join us on Sunday afternoon, November 9, to celebrate our rich history and join in worship, led by special alumni, faculty, staff, and guests in Lancaster Seminary’s beautiful Santee chapel! All alumni, students, and friends of LTS and the School of Theology are welcome!
3 pm Panel discussion
4 pm Worship service honoring those who have participated in the past events and including liturgy, Scripture, music and more to celebrate this historic occasion.
Register for this event (in person and on Zoom)
Adaptive Change for Ministry
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 pm
Change is inevitable. Ministry leaders face a rapidly shifting world. Join us as we hear from Dr. Sharon Ravitch about Adaptive Change and the Five Mindsets that empower Adaptive Leaders: Inquiry Mindset, Humanizing Mindset, Systems Mindset, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Equity Mindset. Breakout groups to apply the principles of Adaptive Leadership to our particular ministry and leadership contexts will follow the keynote presentation.
Online only. Registrations available soon
School of Theology Book Launch and Author Chat
Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 4 pm
The School of Theology is proud to announce new books by Greg Carey (Associate Dean of the Lancaster campus and Professor of New Testament), Lee Barrett (Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology), and Darryl Stephens (Director of the Compass Lifelong Learning Program and Director of Methodist Studies). Join us as colleagues engage our authors to discuss what these books have to offer ministers, leaders, and other interested readers — like you!
Registrations available soon
For more information about our degree programs and upcoming events, visit moravian.edu/school-theology. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of caring hearts and thoughtful minds.