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  • The Future of Protestantism

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    The Future of Protestantism

    On April 29th, 2014, The Davenant Trust sponsored a forum on “The Future of Protestantism,” held at Biola University in California.  Hosted by the Torrey Honors Institute there, and co-sponsored by the magazine First Things, the forum brought together Dr. Peter J. Leithart (Trinity House Institute, Birmingham, AL; New Saint Andrews College, Moscow, ID), Dr. Carl Trueman…

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  • Defending the Faith: John Jewel and the Church of England

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    Defending the Faith: John Jewel and the Church of England

    The Defending the Faith Conference took place in Salisbury, UK, from 16-17 September, 2014. Organized by Drs. Angela Ranson, Sarah Bastow, Andre Gazal and Lucy Wooding…

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  • Davenant/Refo500 Conference on Hooker and Zanchi in Ottawa

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    Davenant/Refo500 Conference on Hooker and Zanchi in Ottawa

    We are excited to announce a conference this October 20-22 in Ottawa, Canada, co-sponsored by the Davenant Trust, Refo500, and the Richard Hooker Society. Hosted by First Baptist Church Ottawa, this conference, in addition to plenary lectures and short academic papers, will include an Ivison lecture open to the public, and a panel discussion on…

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  • Reviewing the First Toronto Regional Convivia

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    Reviewing the First Toronto Regional Convivia

    We are pleased to publish this (lightly edited) report from Dr. Ian Clary, a member of our Toronto regional chapter. You can learn more about our regional chapters here. Convivia Report We had our first annual Convivium Irenicum in Toronto the weekend of January 7 and 8, and in the following I wanted to give…

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  • Report on the Winter 2016 Northwest Regional Convivium

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    Report on the Winter 2016 Northwest Regional Convivium

    On the weekend of February 19-20 we were able to host our second Northwest regional convivium in Moscow, ID. The event was a great success as around 20 people gathered together to discuss a variety of important topics and enjoy each other’s company. In addition to a number of local attendees, the event was also…

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  • A Report on the 2016 Convivium Irenicum

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    A Report on the 2016 Convivium Irenicum

    Earlier this month the Davenant Trust held its fourth annual Convivium Irenicum at Davenant House in upstate South Carolina near Greenville. The theme of this year’s event was “Confessionalism and Diversity in the Reformed Tradition” and we were delighted to have Dr. Carl Trueman, who holds the Paul Woolley Chair of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary,…

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  • Andrew Fuller Conference: The Diversity of Dissent

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    Andrew Fuller Conference: The Diversity of Dissent

    We are pleased to announce that The Davenant Trust is co-sponsoring the upcoming Andrew Fuller Conference at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The theme of the conference is “The Diversity of Dissent: A Quatercentennial Appreciation of Richard Baxter, John Owen, and William Kiffen.” Speakers for the event include Davenant Trust Board of Advisors member Herman Selderhuis…

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  • New Events Announced for New York and Chicago

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    New Events Announced for New York and Chicago

    The Davenant Trust is pleased to announce two upcoming events in major cities. September 23: How (Not) to Have a Foot in Both Kingdoms: Protestant Models for Christian Citizenship A conversation with Dr. W. Bradford Littlejohn (The Davenant Trust), Dr. Vincent Bacote (Wheaton College) and Dr. Matthew Tuininga (Calvin Theological Seminary) Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL…

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  • The Davenant Trust Comes to DC: Announcing a Regional Convivium on National Security

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    The Davenant Trust Comes to DC: Announcing a Regional Convivium on National Security

    We are very pleased to announce that we will be holding our Third Mid-Atlantic Regional Convivium Irenicum, and our first ever in Washington, DC, examining the theme, “Christian Love and National Interest: A Protestant Ethic of National Security.” The event will be held on April 21-22 at Redeeming Grace Church of Fairfax, VA, and will…

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  • Protestant Wisdom Summer Program 2017

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    Protestant Wisdom Summer Program 2017

    From June 6th through 17th this year, seven students gathered from four countries to participate in Davenant’s first ever Intensive Protestant Wisdom Summer Program (a shortened version of last year’s Five-Week Program).   Taught by Dr. Alastair Roberts, a leading evangelical blogger and writer from the United Kingdom, this program sought to help train Christian…

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