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Philosophy and Theology in Conversation 1 October 2026 10:00 - 13:00

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Conference on the occasion of the valedictory lecture of Dirk-Martin Grube

Philosophy and theology - how are they related to each other? How can one be a full-fledged theologian and a responsible philosopher? The theologian/philosopher Paul Tillich famously worked at the ‘border’ between philosophy and theology. The work of Dirk-Martin Grube is also characterized by bringing theology into conversation with Anglo-American philosophy, particularly epistemology and ethics.

In advance of his valedictory lecture (1 October 2026, 3:45 p.m., aula, VU), this conference brings together colleagues and collaborators to discuss key themes from Grube’s work.


Please RSVP here for October 1st

Programme

Programme, 1 October 2026

10.00-10.10:     Introduction (René van Woudenberg)

10.10-10.50:     Paul Tillich: “At the border between Philosophy and Theology” (Werner Schüßler)

10.50 -11.05:     The Emergence of Christianity as a Paradigm Shift: Reflections in Light of Thomas Kuhn (Gijsbert van den Brink)

11.05-11.20:     Break

11.20 - 12.00:   Philosophy (of Religion): William James, Alvin Plantinga and the criticism of evidentialism (Sami Pihlström)

12.00 - 12.15:   Practical Wisdom and Covid-19: Decision-Making under Uncertainty (Jeroen de Ridder)

12.15 – 12.25:  Break

12.25 – 12.45: Dialogue across Difference: Beyond Agreement (Dion Forster)

12.45 – 13.00: Ecumenical Theological Education in Practice: The Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham (Nicola Slee)

About Philosophy and Theology in Conversation

Starting date

  • 1 October 2026

Time

  • 10:00 - 13:00

Location

  • VO Research Building
  • Spectrum 5

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1100
  • 1081 HZ Amsterdam

Language

  • English

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