Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture: Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins

Princeton Theological Seminary welcomes Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins to deliver the Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture on February 17 at 7:00 p.m. Hopkins' lecture is titled “Faith and Wealth: Black Liberation Theology & Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Those interested in attending this event may do so in person or watch via the livestream.

This lecture is presented by the Association of Black Seminarians.

Dwight N. Hopkins is the Alexander Campbell Professor at the University of Chicago. He teaches courses on Black liberation theology, the humanities and wealth, and global comparative cultures. He founded a 14-country network on Black religions and spiritualities. Focused on women’s advocacy and youth and student education, the network included Hawaii, Fiji, Australia, Japan, India, England, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ghana, Cuba, Jamaica, Brazil, and the USA. He is currently working on three new classes: Black Liberation Theology: Hopkins versus Cone?; Theology and Black Wealth Ownership; and Black Liberation Theology & the Critics Who Oppose It.

Vaccination and wearing face coverings while indoors are expected for all campus visitors and guests. Face coverings are required indoors for all people, regardless of vaccination status. Please note speakers may remove their masks while presenting. Additionally, campus visitors should be prepared to share their names, phone numbers, and email addresses at the event, should contract tracing be necessary.

View the livestream of the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture using the link below.

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