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.
Our archive features video and other resources from past events.
Ryan Schellenberg faculty lecture
May 7, 7 p.m.
What does it mean to read Paul’s prison letter cognizant of the over 2.2 million persons currently in jail or prison in the United States? Schellenberg, MTSO assistant professor of New Testament, considers the question in his lecture “Reading Philippians in the Age of Mass Incarceration.”
Baccalaureate
May 24, 7:30 p.m.
This worship service begins MTSO's Graduation Weekend.
Commencement
May 25, 11 a.m.
Hood Theological Seminary President Vergel Lattimore will address graduates at MTSO's 57th commencement.
On Food and Faith: Ministry in the Time of Change
May 30-June 1
This conference for faith leaders is hosted by the Center for Earth Ethics, MTSO and The Climate Reality Project. Leaders include the Center for Earth Ethics Director Karenna Gore and former Vice President Al Gore, founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, who will deliver a climate and agriculture presentation.
Archive and resources
Review printed material and watch video from past Theological Commons events.