Bio

Dr. Trueman’s official title is Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He describes himself as a British round peg jammed into an American square hole. He has written, contributed to, or edited a library of books, including Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative. In his essays Carl teaches lessons from history and pokes a bit at the evangelical church’s fondness for therapeutic leanings, entertainment, celebrity culture, and flippancy. His "outsider" perspective and theological commitment make him a perfect fit for speaking into the American church's role in political engagement.

General Session Descriptions

What in the World Is the Church?

Questions concerning the role of the church in politics and society are ultimately rooted in how we define the church. Looking at both church history and contemporary issues, this lecture seeks to set the question of the church's identity in context biblically, theologically, and historically.

Is Christinaity a World-and-Life View?

It is very common to hear Christians talk of the "Christian world-and-life view" or some similar term. But is there such a thing? If we look at the Bible and at church history, is it possible to talk about Christianity in such a way or does this involve both an over-simplification and a misunderstanding of the Bible teaches?