Regent University School of Divinity Hosts Inaugural Conference for Renewal Theology 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Nov. 11, 2024) – Regent University School of Divinity is pleased with the success of its inaugural Conference for Renewal Theology held on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The conference featured two world-leading scholars in the field of Renewal Theology – Drs. Craig Keener and Mark Jumper – and 20 paper presentations chosen from more than 60 proposals submitted based on the conference theme of “The God Who Renews”.
With over 120 attendees, this conference marks a significant achievement for the School of Divinity.
Here are a few testimonials captured at the event:
- “I was personally refreshed and energized to do the good work of theology in the church and academy. The Conference for Renewal Theology has been the smoothest and most rewarding conference I have presented at yet!” – Matthew Arakaky
- “I really appreciate how the academic and the spiritual came together during this conference.” – Dr. Daniel Topf
- “Fantastic event on so many levels!” – Thomas Hanik
- “Thanks for the great conference. I came to hear Dr. Keener speak and was very blessed by it.” – Stephanie Baroni-Cook
- “I absolutely enjoyed attending the conference and will be attending next year as well! Dr. Keener has been a great inspiration to me in my educational journey and listening to him and his wife was a wonderful occasion.” – Richard Martin
- “Thanks again for a wonderful and refreshing conference that addresses a vital need for the Church and the world.” – DaVel Walker
Next year’s conference will be on November 1, 2025, and the theme will be on Creedal Renewal.
About Regent University
Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with more than 13,000 students studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Accredited Online College in the United States (Study.com, 2020), the #1 Safest College Campus in Virginia (YourLocalSecurity, 2021), and the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025).
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