Roundtable Session Online June Annual Meeting 2025

Current Trends in Christian Zionist Theology

Hosted by: Theological, Pedagogical, and Ethical Approaches to Israel/Palestine Seminar

Presiding

Anna Bigelow, Stanford University, presiding

Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

This panel will explore theological responses to recent developments related to Israel/Palestine, including Gaza and widening regional conflict. Among these theological responses, the panel will assess recent efforts to promote analysis of Christian Zionism beyond traditional theological and biblical discourse

Panelist
Tarek Elgawhary, Royal All al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought	tarek@coexistresearch.com	View
Carol Daniel Kasbari, Carter Center	carol.dkas@gmail.com	View
Munib Younan, Lutheran World Federation	munib.younan@icloud.com	View
Thani Gamedze, The Warehouse	tgamedze@uwc.ac.za	View

Respondent
Robert O. Smith	robert.owen.smith@gmail…	View

Comments

All the panelists are living in the Middle East/South Africa, so if you can schedule this in the first time slot we'd appreciate it.
They are all also not academics/religion scholars, so I'll need to ask for exemptions from registration/membership when you're ready.