Revitalising Peace Theologies for Today: A Multi-Faith Peace Conference

A peace conference hosted by the Centre for Faith in Public Life, Wesley House being held at Wesley Methodist Church, Cambridge on 5-6 June 2025

This conference will bring together religious practitioners, scholars, and theologians for an in-person multi-faith conference which aims to revitalise non-violent theologies of peace.

It's estimated that one in four of the world's population are affected by conflict. Interstate conflict is increasing and the threat of nuclear warfare has returned. This means issues of war, peace and activism have moved out of the ethics classroom into the lived reality of many faiths around the world. This conference provides a chance to explore the notion and practices of peace from a range of religious perspectives and from the viewpoints of many different actors.

Conference Programme and Timings

Papers will be presented from a range of faith traditions, global contexts, and disciplines that aim at understanding, promoting, and enacting peace within oneself, communities, and nations. Panels will be held on the following topics:

• Peace in Israel and Palestine
• Lessons for Peace in Ecumenical and Interfaith Settings
• African Cultural Wisdom and Peace
• Peace, Justice, and Nonviolence
• Christian Peace Theologies in Context
• Costly Religious Peace Witness
• Peacebuilding through Religious Traditions
  
  Thursday 5 June 2025

09:00-14:45 Conference Presentations

15:15 - 16:45 The Edward Rogers Memorial Lecture by Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño. Please note this lecture is open to the public

17:15 Wesley House Eucharist Service to be held at Wesley Methodist Church

18:30 Conference Dinner (Optional) in the Wesley House Dining Room. You will be joining our regular informal community meal. Please note this is now FULLY BOOKED

Friday 6 June 2025

08:45-17:15 Conference Presentations

Cost

There are two ticket options. One which is for the Conference Registration Fee (£60) and one to include a dinner on the Thursday(£80). Please note however that the Thursday dinner is now FULLY BOOKED

The ticket costs including attendance of the Conference and the Edward Rogers Memorial Lecture. A sandwich lunch will be provided on Thursday and Friday and morning/afternoon refreshments will be served both days.

UPDATE - We are now also offering a limited number of Day Tickets for those that are only able to attend one day of the Conference

Unfortunately we aren't currently able to offer any bursaries or scholarships to support participation.

Travel and Accommodation

Please note that Conference participants will need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. If you needed details of some potential accommodation options CLICK HERE

It is worth noting that there is very limited parking in central Cambridge so we would strongly recommend travelling by public transport if possible or using the Park and Ride Service

If you have any other queries don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]