“sym·po·si·um”
The mission of Indianapolis Theological Seminary is to collaborate with local churches for biblical and theological training unto the glory of God in Christ Jesus. Primarily we accomplish this by offering master’s level courses and organizing internships for students in pursuit of a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Arts degree, or a Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies. Additionally, at least twice a year we also host lectures for the larger public that focus on topics that commonly do not arise in the typical teaching schedules of local churches. The following are audio and video of past symposia.
Past Symposia:
SPRING 2024
Dr. Brandon Crowe: The Resurrection of Christ and the Truth of Scripture: A Theological Conversation on the Acts of the Apostles. Dr. Crowe explores the theological implications of Jesus' resurrection in early Christianity and helps us more clearly understand the purpose of Acts in the context of the New Testament canon.
FALL 2023
ITS Leadership Seminar | Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Impossible Christianity
Spring 2023
Dr. John Currid: What Does Archaeology Really Tell Us About The Bible?
You can find the handout for the evening below:
“What Does Archaeology Really Tell Us About The Bible?” Handout
Fall 2022
You can find the handout for the evening below:
Summer 2022
What is Reformed Theology? | ITS Symposium with Dr. Derek Thomas
You can find the handout for the evening below:
Fall 2021
Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski: “On Earth as it is In Heaven”
You can find the handout for the evening below:
Below are the books discussed and a further resource:
T. Desmond Alexander - From Eden to New Jerusalem
G.K. Beale - The Temple and the Church's Mission
G.K. Beale - God Dwells Among Us: expanding Eden to the ends of the earth
Nicholas G. Piotrowski - ""Whatever You Ask" for the Missionary Purposes of the Eschatological Temple: Quotation and Typology in Mark 11-12."
spring 2021
Dr. Dane Ortlund: “Gentle and Lowly”
Here is an interview with Dr. Ortlund over his book, the Puritans, and the values of a theological education.
Fall 2020
Dr. Zack Eswine: "Evangelism in a Post-Everything World”
SPRING 2020
Dr. James K.A. Smith: “Liturgies of Love-Shaping”
In these two interviews, Dr. Smith discusses his larger literary works.
Winter 2020
Dr. Jason DeRouchie: “The Old Testament Law and the Christian”
Dr. Jason DeRouchie: “The OT Law and The Christian” Q&A
Fall 2019
Dr. Daniel Doriani: “Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation”
Summer 2019
Dr. Nicholas Perrin: “The Kingdom of God”
In these two brief interviews Dr. Perrin talks about his new book The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology.
Spring 2019
Coach Frank Reich: “Created to Compete”
Coach Frank Reich: “Created to Compete” Q&A
Fall 2018
This lesson by Dr. Whitney is one in a larger series. The other lessons are accessible here.
spring 2018
fall 2017
This lesson by Dr. Tamfu is one in a larger series. The other lessons are accessible here.
