In-person November Annual Meeting 2025 Program Book

All time are listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change and is currently being updated. Please excuse our appearance as we finalize the schedule. If you have any questions, please contact annualmeeting@aarweb.org.

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Session Tags

Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Hynes Convention Center, 210 (Second… Session ID: P20-100

Roundtable Session

Hosted by: Adventist Society for Religious Studies

Theme: Society of Adventist Philosophers - The Architecture of Authority: Legitimacy, Obedience, and Contestation I

Thursday, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Hynes Convention Center, 311 (Third… Session ID: P20-200

Roundtable Session

Hosted by: Adventist Society for Religious Studies

Theme: Society of Adventist Philosophers - The Architecture of Authority: Legitimacy, Obedience, and Contestation II

Society of Adventist Philosophers - The Architecture of Authority: Legitimacy, Obedience, and Contestation

Thursday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Sheraton, Clarendon (Third Floor) Session ID: M20-300

Roundtable Session

Hosted by: Lutheran Scholars Network

Theme: Seeing, Embodying, and Performing Christ: Luther and Mystical Theology I

Lutheran Scholars Network (LSN) is sponsoring this pre-AAR workshop on Luther and mysticism. Our focus is emerging scholarship, in particular: 1) Luther in view of medieval antecedents; 2) critical work on early 20th century connections to German nationalism; 3) ecumenical mysticism during times of crisis; 4) constructive spiritual and political practices. Keynotes by JT Paasch and Aristotle Papanikolaou.

The conference takes place on Thursday, Nov. 20 (4pm-7pm) and Friday, Nov. 21 (9:30am-5:30pm). All interested are invited; program will be sent to you when you send an email intent to participate to Christine Helmer: c-helmer@northwestern.edu

Friday, 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Hynes Convention Center, 207 (Second… Session ID: M21-100

Other Event

Hosted by: North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Women's Ministries

Theme: Adventist Women Scholars Breakfast

Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Hynes Convention Center, 313 (Third… Session ID: P21-100

Roundtable Session

Hosted by: Adventist Society for Religious Studies

Theme: Plenary Session I

Rodney Palmer, Andrews University, presiding

Plenary Session I

Presiding: Rodney Palmer, Andrews University

Plenary Presentation #1: Trauma and the End of the Age: Reading the Olivet Discourse (Matt 24–25) in an Age of Anxiety
Laszlo Gallusz, Newbold College

Plenary Presentation #2: Restoration or Inflammation? Musings on the Interface of Adventist Culture and the Realm of Trauma Studies
Carmen Lau, Adventist Forum

Plenary Presentation #3: Examining Elijah’s Trauma-induced Depression – Implications for Addressing Mental Illness in 2025
Erin Stone, Kaiser Permanente — Southern California

Discussion (10 min)

Panelist

Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Hynes Convention Center, 210 (Second… Session ID: M21-101

Other Event

Hosted by: Logos for Education

Theme: Faithful Innovation: Advancing Biblical Scholarship in the Digital Age | Logos for Education Breakfast & Training

Join Logos for Education for a Friday morning gathering designed to equip and inspire Christian higher education leaders and faculty.

Start the day with breakfast and conversation, followed by a keynote from Dr. Ken Coley on effective teaching strategies that shape both the mind and the heart. Then, hear from a panel of faculty from leading institutions on how they integrate Logos and other educational technologies to enhance teaching, deepen biblical literacy, and foster spiritual growth in students. The morning concludes with two targeted Logos training sessions to help you use the platform more effectively in your academic work.

Morning Schedule

8:00–8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and networking
8:30–9:20 a.m. – Keynote – Dr. Ken Coley, Effective Teaching Strategies
9:20–9:50 a.m. – Panel – Continuing the conversation on effective teaching through Logos and educational technology
9:50–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–10:30 a.m. – Training 1 – Using Logos for Academic Research
10:30–11:00 a.m. – Training 2 – Advanced Searching in Logos

You’re welcome to attend just keynote or stay for the full morning.

RSVP Here: https://www.bigmarker.com/logos/ets-sbl-reception (Space is limited so save your spot today.)

Questions? Email Audrianna Cageao at Audrianna.Cageao@Logos.com or visit the Logos booth.

Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Sheraton, Berkeley (Third Floor) Session ID: M21-110

Other Event

Hosted by: Lutheran Women in Theological and Religious Studies (LWTRS)

Theme: LWTRS Annual Gathering

Lutheran Women in Theological and Religious Studies (LWTRS) gather annually for scholarship, worship, and friendship. All Lutheran women and nonbinary scholars in theology and religion are invited, including graduate students, those who teach or study at Lutheran institutions, and/or those who are rostered in the ELCA or ELCIC.

Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Sheraton, Hampton (Third Floor) Session ID: P21-101

Roundtable Session

Hosted by: North American Paul Tillich Society

Theme: North American Paul Tillich Society Annual Meeting: Tillich and Nature

Tillich & Nature
8:30–9:50: Mark Banas, Jari Ristiniemi, Kirk MacGregor
10:05–11:10: Sofia Loiacona, Timothy Hakler, Isabel Ovanesova
11:10–11:50: Ben Chicka
11:50–1: Board Meeting
1–2:45: Julius Trugenberger, Greylyn Hydinger, Matti Trimbath, Verna Ehret
3–4:20: Taeha An, David Odell-Scott, Ron Stone
4:30–5:35: Keynote
5:35–6: Business Meeting
6: Dinner