The School of Religion as well as its Humanities Program and centers host a variety of events that include featured speakers, panels and lectures. Find below videos of recent events and use the links to the right to view past events.
Connecting with God? Prayer, Meditation, and the World Religions
Sabbath, December 7, 2019
The presenter was Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life at University of Southern California, and the response was given by Yi Shen Ma, PhD, Assistant Professor at LLU School of Religion. This was followed by a distinguished panel representing some of the world religions. Presented by the Center for Understanding World Religions.
Poetic Voices: Open to Air
Sabbath, November 2, 2019
David Stone shared free verse poems on nature, memory, and time. As a member of the Inlandia Institute, David contributes columns for the Southern California News Group and acts as assistant poetry editor for the online journal Inlandia: A Literary Journey. David also teaches English at Loma Linda Academy. Presented by the Humanities Program.
Annual Dalton Baldwin Memorial Lecture: Megan Koreman
Sabbath, May 25, 2019
Author Megan Koreman presented on her book, The Escape Line, and John Weidner, SDA rescuer of Jews.
Poetic Voice: Jim McMillan and the Poetry of the Soul in Illness
Sabbath, May 11, 2019
A physician and poet shares his experience as a patient after a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. He ponders the deep questions of life and explores his journey through his voice in poetry. The poet featured was Dr. Jim McMillan, a nephrologist and Associate Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Presented by the Humanities Program.
Neither Male Nor Female? Sex and Gender in Law and Religion | Religion & the Law Forum
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Chris Oberg, a Seventh-day Adventist minister, and Stefan Johnson, an LGBTQ rights advocate, discussed the current debates about the legal definition of gender and accompanying rights in American society and the Christian engagement with this debate in the public square. Presented by the Humanities Program.
Borders and Sanctuaries: A Conversation about Immigration | Religion & the Law Forum
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Experts on immigration law and practical and Latinx theology discussed the state of the U.S. immigration laws and enforcement, and Christian engagement with immigration and issues arising from national borders. Participants included Nathaniel B. Walker, representative from National Association of Immigration Judges, and Marlene M. Ferreras, religion professor at HMS Richards Divinity School, La Sierra University. Presented by the Humanities Program.