We’ll visit the site of Paul’s shipwreck where he is still honoured, his Roman prison and his burial place. Along the way we’ll gain deeper insights into Paul the man and missionary, as well as a greater appreciation of the backdrop for his letters that have shaped the church for two millennia.

From the site of Paul’s first recorded sermon in Psidian Antioch, to the Ephesian theatre where he sparked a whole city riot, to the spot where Lydia was baptised, to where Paul preached to the Athenians, to where he pleaded with the Corinthians.

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(Please note: attendance will be in-person and via Zoom, but papers will be presented in person only).

This conference will explore various ways in which Paul employs theology in order to shape his readers for a distinctive and enriched way of life in Christ.
It will feature keynote speakers Professor Joshua Jipp (TEDS) and Dr Katherine Hurrell (SCD).

But as Paul’s pastoral heart for his young churches is explored with reference to ancient philosophy and modern positive psychology, it becomes clear that the apostle conveys a grand vision for the good life—that is, human flourishing in Christ.

The Apostle Paul is widely known as the greatest theologian in Christian history after Jesus himself. He was a prolific author of Scripture, a missionary, apologist, and pastor. Paul is less commonly thought of as a promoter of human well-being and flourishing.

The journal promotes innovative research that enriches theological understanding and addresses contemporary challenges, offering fresh insights for both scholars and practitioners.

IBTS bridges biblical studies, theology, history, archaeology, linguistics, and more, fostering global dialogue and scholarship.

Integrated Biblical and Theological Studies (IBTS) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to exploring biblical texts through interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary approaches.

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