You’re invited to Regent's 2026 Evening Public Lecture series! Join us in the chapel or tune in online to explore theology, culture, and much more with this year’s Summer faculty.

About the Lecture

Emil Brunner is surely right in his observation that hope is as essential to human functioning as oxygen to the lungs. We need to learn what it means to be a people of resilient hopefulness—turning from both toxic positivity and any proclivity we might have to despair. Only if we know how to keep hope alive in our own hearts can we give renewed hope and encouragement to others.

Note: This lecture will be offered onsite only.

Related Course

Gordon T. Smith is teaching Spiritual Practice (May 11–15) as part of Regent’s 2026 Summer Programs.