Faith-Based Politics: Contemporary Implications of the Public Theologies of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Billy Graham

Must faith be fused with a partisan political identity? In this lecture, Professor Ping-cheung Lo, Dean and Rebecca Stephan Professor of Chinese Studies and Academic Dean for the Chinese Studies Center at Fuller Seminary, revisits the public theologies of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the often-overlooked  later  ministry of Rev. Dr. Billy Graham to discern a broader, more inclusive model of faith-based politics. King’s “beloved community” centers universal moral goods—justice, equality, reconciliation—and insists that ends and means cohere through love and nonviolence. Graham’s later ministry, increasingly aligned with King’s vision, warned against binding churches to party platforms. Drawing out contemporary implications, Professor Lo calls for reflections on both institutional roles (including churches) and personal civic engagement. Q&A to follow.

Lunch will be served. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here.