The Challenge of Progressive Christianity

Financial aid may be available. If you are seeking funds to participate in this program, click to review and complete our Financial Assistance Application and a Pendle Hill staff member will follow-up with you shortly (please do NOT register online). Thank you for your interest.

A selection of books by featured author John Dominic Crossan on display in the Pendle Hill Bookstore

Friday Schedule
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Registration/check in begins for those staying on campus or joining us for meals
6:15pm – 7:00pm – Registration for commuters without meals plan
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner (for those who have pre-arranged rooms and meals)
7:30pm – 9:00pm – Lecture 1: Jesus and the Kingdom of God

Saturday Schedule
07:30am – 08:30am – Breakfast (for those who have pre-arranged rooms and meals)
08:30am – 09:00am – Meeting for Worship (open to all)
09:15am – 10:30am – Lecture 2: Paul and the Justice of Equality
10:30am – 10:45am – Break
10:45am – 12:00pm – Lecture 3: Resurrection and the Vision of God

Leader(s)

“The Historical Jesus” (HarperOne, 1993) by John Dominic Crossan

John Dominic Crossan is an Irish-American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity, and former Catholic priest who has produced both scholarly and popular works. His research has focused on the historical Jesus, on the anthropology of the Ancient Mediterranean and New Testament worlds.

Dr. Crossan has written over 30 books on the origins of Christianity, historical Jesus, and historic Paul. John Dominic Crossan is generally regarded as the leading historical Jesus scholar in the world.

Travel directions to Pendle Hill. Click to view the flyer.