On Saturday, February 13, 2027, the Asia Research Center (ARC) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong will host “Further Talks on Deification,” a one-day conference in Hong Kong. Registration is free.
Event
- A one-day conference, Hong Kong
- Saturday, February 13, 2027, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- ELB Lecture Theatre 3, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Hosted by the Asia Research Center (ARC) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Featured speakers
- Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Fuller Theological Seminary: “Justification as Union and Christ’s Presence: A Lutheran Perspective”
- Paul Copan, Palm Beach Atlantic University: “Defense and Deification: Biblical Apologetics as Participation in the Divine Life”
- Lai Pan-chiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong: “Deification in Sino-Christian Theology”
- Myk Habets, Laidlaw College: “Theosis for Everyone: Evangelical Resourcement Through Biography”
Also presenting
- Brian Siu Kit Chiu, Logos Evangelical Seminary
- Paul S. Chung, Forum Center, Berkeley, CA
- Jacob Chengwei Feng, Fuller Theological Seminary
- Michael M. C. Reardon, Canada Christian College
- Songzan Xu, University of Cambridge
Program
- 9:00–9:15 · Welcome and opening
- 9:15–10:15 · Session 1: Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen; Lai Pan-chiu
- 10:15–10:30 · Break
- 10:30–11:30 · Session 2: Myk Habets; Michael M. C. Reardon
- 11:30–12:30 · Session 3: Jacob Chengwei Feng; volume launch
- 12:30–1:30 · Lunch
- 1:30–2:30 · Session 4: Paul S. Chung; Songzan Xu
- 2:30–2:45 · Break
- 2:45–3:45 · Session 5: Paul Copan; Brian Siu Kit Chiu
- 3:45–4:30 · Closing discussion
Session 3 launches the volume Further Thoughts on Deification (English and Chinese editions).
Registration
Registration is free. Register here, or scan the QR code on the flyer. The program and papers are on the Conferences page.
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