Becoming Beloved Community Fall ’25 Symposium

What made the New Testament Church a beloved community and what are the implications for us today?

Dr. Nijay Gupta Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary Read Dr. Gupta’s Substack Slow Theology Book Release Event Authors Dr. Nijay Gupta & Dr. A.J. Swoboda Buy Slow Theology on Amazon

SIMPLE FAITH FOR CHAOTIC TIMES Co-hosted with New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta, Slow Theology is a podcast aimed at exploring the complexities of the Christian faith with a patient, generous, and faithful approach.Listen to some of our recent episodes below. For all episodes, find us wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Beloved Community Fall 2025

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  • Oct 20, Mon 5:30pm - Slow Theology Book Event
  • Oct 21, Tue 11:00am - Chapel Main Session
  • Oct 21, Tue 1:00pm - Panel Session
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• Monday, October 20:
  • 5:30pm Slow Theology Book event with Dr. A.J. Swoboda & Dr. Nijay Gupta, Bucher Room

• Tuesday, October 21:
  • 10:30 AM: Doors Open, Morse Center
  • 11:00 AM: Chapel by Dr. Nijay Gupta on “What made the New Testament Church a beloved community and what are the implications for us today?“,  Morse Center
  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Panel, a conversational Q&A, featuring Dr. Gupta and a Bushnell faculty members Dr. Steven Andes & Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, Bucher Room

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The Becoming Beloved Community Fall ’25 Symposium aims to foster a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics and promote substantive on-campus conversations. By bringing together thought leaders and participants from diverse backgrounds, the symposium seeks to create a space for dialogue, listening, and collaboration that promotes intellectual bridgebuilding. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to engage with and contribute to the vision of a beloved community at Bushnell as well as our friends, neighbors, partner organizations, city, and region beyond campus.

Becoming Beloved Community Series

This event is part of the Becoming Beloved Community series of events presented by the Board of Trustees and Office of the President at Bushnell University. This series explores biblical perspectives on racial reconciliation and important issues facing our community.

Questions about the events please call the Center for Calling & Community

541-684-7208 or email them at tboss@bushnell.edu.