Pope John Paul II Reading Group
The IRD is starting a Pope John Paul II Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet...
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In Defense of Christians
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The John Wesley Institute is honored that former Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent is becoming a Distinguished Scholar of World Christianity with JWI. His roll will include an annual lecture in Washington, D.C.
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The IRD is starting a Pope John Paul II Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet...
Dr. Timothy Tennent will deliver the first Annual Tennent Lecture on World Christianity on April 14 with remarks on “Staying...
After nearly fourteen years of devastating civil war, the world witnessed Syria fall to Islamist militias in December 2024. While...
The IRD is starting a John Wesley Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet and discuss...
Join our monthly New Whiggery Dinner for DC young professionals with Michael Lucchese, founder and CEO of Pipe Creek Consulting....
Join leading scholars and church leaders as we explore the significance of the Nicene Creed 1700 years after it was...
The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on May 21st at noon. This month we will...
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