"Theological Reflection and The Limits of Politics" | Conference
Nigel Biggar
122.14
13 July 2015
20 August 2025
The third of four conferences in the series "The Engaged Mind," reflecting on themes drawn from the work of Jean Bethke Elshtain. The series is underwritten by the McDonald Agape Foundation. Panel Session 1: Augustine and the Limits of Politics Chair and Respondent Charles Mathewes Professor of Religious Studies, University of Virginia Nigel Biggar Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Christ Church, Oxford; Director for the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life "Jean Bethke Elshtain A Critical Appreciation of Her Work" Eric Gregory Professor of Religion, Princeton University "Taking Love Seriously: Elshtain's Augustinian Voice and Modern Politics" See more at https://divinity.uchicago.edu/theological-reflection-and-limits-politics Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].
