The Conference
“The Love of Truth and the Truth of Love” explores theology as a “science of love” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux), a rigorous yet prayerful pursuit of divine wisdom, who is both truth and love itself (John 14:6; 1 John 4:8).
What does it mean for the mind to seek the truth of faith when that truth presupposes love for the Incarnate Lord? Conversely, what does it mean to love the Incarnate Lord when such love presupposes knowledge of the one who “first loved us” (1 John 4:19)? If saving truth descends to us in love from the “Father of lights” (James 1:17), how should we understand the relationship between truth and love in our response?
The Fifth Annual Truth of Love Conference explores these questions through the lens of “love seeking understanding”—the love of God within us striving for ever-deeper knowledge of the Beloved. Featuring distinguished speakers, the conference will address this fundamental relationship in itself and in connection with some of the most pressing theological discussions of our time, including:
- Theology and sexual difference
- Theology and creation
- Theology and synodality
- Theology and history
- Theology and Scripture
- Theology and culture
- Theology and politics
Call for Papers
The conference will feature plenary addresses on the relationship between Truth and Love in itself, as well as exploring that relationship across some of the most pressing issues in theology today: theology and sexual difference, theology and creation, theology and synodality, theology and history, theology and Scripture, theology and culture, and theology and politics. We welcome proposals for individual papers, as well as sessions, on these and related topics. For individual papers, please submit the title of your paper and a 250-300 abstract to [email protected]. For sessions of three (3) papers, please submit a title/abstract for each paper, as well a title for the session.
Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2025
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