Allan R. Sharp Religion in Life Series

Featured Speaker: Dr. Christophe D. Ringer, Associate Professor of Social Ethics at Chicago Theological Seminary Lecture Title: “Black Futures, Carceral Democracy, and the Social Determinants of Hope” The School of Arts and Humanities at Barton College welcomes Dr. Christophe D. Ringer for a lecture titled “Black Futures, Carceral Democracy, and the Social Determinants of Hope” as part of the Allan R. Sharp Religion-In-Life Series. In this presentation, Dr. Ringer will examine the intersections of race, democracy, incarceration, and hope, offering insights into how communities imagine and build more just futures. The lecture invites attendees to engage with timely questions about social structures, public life, and human flourishing. Established in 1991 to honor Dr. Allan R. Sharp, professor emeritus of religion and philosophy, who served on the Barton College faculty from 1953 to 1991, the Allan R. Sharp Religion-In-Life Series brings distinguished speakers and performers to Barton College to explore topics of practical Christian significance and contemporary social concern. The series is one of six endowed lecture series presented through the Barton Forum, which brings regional, national, and international thought leaders, scholars, artists, and professionals to campus for programs that engage the College and the wider community through conversations in religion, history, literature, business, healthcare, science, and the arts. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Hardy Alumni Hall.