World Christian Lecture Series

The World Christian Lecture Series invites recognized individuals who are leaders in their respective disciplines to join with the Hope and Holland communities in exploring issues, themes and ideas that face Christians in the world.

This annual lecture series seeks to provide a forum to inspire theological reflection, as well as provide the opportunity to engage with those who have made a significant contribution to culture as Christians.

Speakers include Christian scholars, artists, politicians and industry and church leaders. The World Christian Lecture Series is funded through an endowment at the college established by an anonymous donor who supports Hope College’s continued mission to educate students for global leadership in the context of the historic Christian faith.

Previous Speakers

2017 – Nicole Baker Fulgham

Education Equity: A Christian Response – March 5–6, 2017

2016 – Dr. Gabriel Salguero

Daniel and Esther: The Impact of Migration on the U.S. Church – March 7, 2016

2015 – Dr. Kara E. Powell

Nurturing a Sustainable Faith: A Research-Driven Approach to Long-Term Faith in Young People – February 25, 2015

2014 – Kenneth G. Elzinga

Doing Good by Doing Well: From Adam to Adam Smith – January 23, 2014

Fall 2012 – Jeremy Begbie

Reshaping Lament: Music and the Way to Joy – November 14, 2o12

Spring 2012 – Makoto Fujimura

On Visual Theology: My Journey with Illumining the Four Holy Gospels – March 12, 2012

2011 – Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra

Unmasking Idols: The World Church as a Prophetic Community – February 18, 2011

2009 – Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells

"Not Even in Israel Have I Found Such Faith": A Christian Vision for Faith among Other Faiths – September 25, 2009