MTSO Events

Many campus events are presented by the Theological Commons at MTSO.

We welcome the public to MTSO events, which range from multi-day institutes and workshops to faculty and guest lectures.

Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible, and the Future of Christianity, April 2

MTSO Assistant Professor of Public and Practical Theology Kate Common discusses her new book exploring how biblical conquest narratives shaped Christian ideology, white-settler colonialism and genocide – and what to do about it.

Williams Institute Lectures, April 9 and 10

The Williams Institute welcomes Eboni Marshall Turman, associate professor of theology and African American religion at Yale University Divinity School, for two lectures.

Liturgy and Leadership in the Digital Age, April 17

The Theological Commons at MTSO will offer religious leaders a time of guidance and inspiration with “Liturgy and Leadership in the Digital Age,” a free morning workshop led by pastors, authors and sought-after speakers Rachel Billups and Matt Rawle.

Chloe’s Circle: Why War Is Never a Good Idea, April 19 and 20

Presented by WomanPreach! Inc., this two-day intensive features wisdom partner Gail Song Bantum, pastor of Seattle Quest Church.

Archive and resources

Review printed material and watch video from past Theological Commons events.