Ridley Hall Theology Conference 2025

Tue 17 June 2025

Ridley Hall

Does the church Need Theology?

About the Conference
At Ridley Hall, we are called to educate and form missional disciples to serve the Kingdom of God in our cultural moment. But does rigorous academic training truly resource the Church, or is it spiritual naval gazing at its best?

Join us as we ask if theology is a distraction or an inspiration? How does theological training actually resource the Kingdom of God? Are churches enriched by theologically trained leaders? How do we cultivate theological thinking that excites and renews the church? And what sort of theology gives life to culture and society?

Come along for the first Ridley Theology Conference as we explore these critical questions and promote a vision for theological education that is both academically rigorous, serious about the pursuit of biblical wisdom and missionaly transformative.

Guest Speakers and Panelists
Prof. Richard Bauckham – Senior Scholar, Ridley Hall; Bishop Wardlaw Professor Emeritus, University of St Andrews
Prof. Morna Hooker – Lady Margaret’s Professor of Divinity Emerita, University of Cambridge; Life Fellow, Robinson College
Prof. George van Kooten – Lady Margaret’s Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Clare Hall
Dr. Ahreum Kim – Reader in New Testament, Tyndale House, Cambridge
Prof. John M. G. Barclay – Lightfoot Professor of Divinity Emeritus, Durham University; C. F. D. Moule Lecturer 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with renowned scholars, church leaders, and theological educators as we explore the vital role of theology in today’s world.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Cost: £20 for student ticket; £25 for standard ticket