The Problem of the Christian Master | Book Symposium

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

Sir Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre, Christ Church | Oxford

Faculty of Theology and Religion
Publisher/HostFaculty of Theology and Religion
The Problem of the Christian Master | Book Symposium
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About this Event

19 February | Book Symposium

Join us for an enriching Book Symposium to discuss Dr Mathew Elia's newest book, (Yale University Press, 2024). Dr Matthew Elia will give a brief overview of the book followed by two responses from doctoral students and then discussion.

The symposium is the first in what is hoped will be other, ad hoc events that provide opportunities for these three research seminars to gather for shared conversation and learning at the intersection of the three fields. Elia’s book provides just such a point of confluence.

The symposium is jointly hosted by the Christian Ethics Research Seminar, the Patristics Research Seminar, and the Historical and Systematic Theology Research Seminar.

Lunch will be provided for attendees. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please email [email protected].


Additional Information: Reading Group

Ahead of the event you are invited to join McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Sam Tranter for a reading group on Elia’s book.

The group will meet in Christ Church on two occasions prior to the event:

  • Th 22 Jan, 11am-12 noon (Intro, Chapters 1-3)
  • Th 12 Feb, 11am-12 noon (Chapters 4-5, Epilogue)

A digital version of the book will soon be available through the university libraries.

If you would like to attend the reading group, email Sam at [email protected] to sign up and receive further details.


Registration

Registration is required to attend this event. Please register via the Eventbrite link to secure your place. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees, so please ensure you register in advance to help us with catering arrangements.


Questions?

For any inquiries about the event, please contact us at: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to this stimulating academic event!

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