The practice of religious conversion in the 21st century has revived academic interest in the subject. Most theories and frameworks for understanding religious conversion are still based on outdated models. Recent studies have focused primarily on converts’ testimonies, which is a valuable starting point for contextualizing religious conversion. However, much of this research has concentrated on individuals and their past religious worldviews. There is a significant gap in understanding the contextualization of religious conversion in relation to culture, theology, community, and other factors. In September, OCMS will address this gap through its MBL lecture series, focusing on the contextualization of religious conversion in the majority world. Full Programme Details here
Previous Lectures
Overview Our speakers present an Ethiopian prayer book from the Middle Ages that's still in use today. This remarkable prayer book, dedicated to the Holy Trinity and its miracles, serves as a faithful guide with daily scripture readings and prayers written by saints and patriarchs. Through the insights of our presenters, the lecture explores how this treasured tool offers a window into Ethiopian religious development.
Speaker Dr Ralph Lee and Rev Calum Samuelson
Unmuting the Language of my Body through Fitness
Overview Ashleigh's approach is rooted in a profound faith. She intertwines spirituality into her healing techniques, guiding trauma afflicted women not only towards rebuilding their lives but also rekindling a connection with God. Ashleigh's dedication stems from her work with grassroots organizations and her personal conviction to the divine calling she feels.
Speaker Ashleigh Gibb
About the speaker Ashleigh Gibb has devoted her life to empowering survivors of abuse, with a specific emphasis on trafficked women. Drawing from her deep experience spanning five years in Bangkok and her current engagement at a safe house in California, Ashleigh taps into the transformative power of fitness, nutrition, and trauma-sensitive exercise.
Power, Glory and Wealth: The Perennial Evolution of Empire and the Enchantment of the Christian Movement
Speaker Nestor M. Ravilas
Speaker Dr. Vilma “Nina” Balmaceda
Speaker Tom Harvey
Overlooked No More: Pandita Ramabai (1858-1922), Pioneer in Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry
Speaker Keith J. White
Speaker Maureen Yeung Marshall
Speaker Calida Chu
Speaker Yinxuan Huang
Speaker Mersina Papantoniou
Speaker Sas Conradie
Speaker Mark Nam
Unmuted: An African Theological Response to Creation Care
Speaker Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
