Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought

"Open, Honest & Free: A Celebration of Theological Inquiry Across the University"

featuring Charles Marsh
Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Project on Lived Theology at UVA

"Authentic faith always finds a way to break free from incarceration in ideological and political gulags," writes Charles Marsh, who calls for "a bold retrieval of the spiritual disciplines of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the preferential option for nonviolence, which have always shaped the social vision of true Christianity."

Why is Theological Horizons celebrating?

Twenty-five years ago Karen and Charles Marsh moved to University Circle, opened the doors of the Bonhoeffer House, and brought the thought-provoking and welcoming ministry of Theological Horizons to UVA. We hope you’ll join us for our weekend’s events to celebrate this milestone and experience the conversations and community inspired by the enduring work of TH.

The Celebratory Weekend’s Main Events:

Friday, March 28, 1-2: Faith & Work Forum with Tim Tassopoulos (former President and COO of Chic fil A) in conversation with his son, Luke Tassopoulos, Garrett Hall, Batten School

Saturday, March 29 will be focused around two spaces: the living room of the Bonhoeffer House and the lecture hall of the Rotunda Dome Room.

2-4 - Open House at the Bonhoeffer House

3 Mini-House Concert with folk duo Lowland Hum

5 - Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought 2025 featuring Professor Charles Marsh in the Rotunda Dome Room entitled “Open, Honest & Free: A Celebration of Theological Inquiry Across the University.”

Thursday, April 24 8 EST Virtual Panel Discussion reflecting on Faith in the University, moderated by Karen Marsh. Confirmed speakers: Prof. John Kiess, Loyola & Rev. Dr. Brandon Harris, Forum for Theological Exploration.

Tickets are limited. Please register for the lecture above as soon as possible to reserve your seat.