91ɬ Forum
The 91ɬ Forum is a platform for 91ɬ and the surrounding communities to explore the intersections of the Reformed theological tradition, liberal arts education, religious pluralism and social ethics.
The 91ɬ Forum will include lectures, seminars, workshops and experiential learning led by the college’s faculty and scholars from other institutions. They’ll cover topics spanning from history to economics, science and religious studies.
The 91ɬ Forum springs from the Trustee-appointed 2021 Reformed Tradition Working Group’s recommendations for intellectual discourse about the college's 21st century educational mission in relation to its religious origins and Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation. The Academic Affairs initiative falls under the leadership of Doug Ottati, the Craig Family Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice.
September 2025
The Lord's Prayer is a Social Ethic
Lecture by Doug Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice
Preparation, Presence, and Democratic Practices: Howard Thurman on Prayer and Social Justice
Keynote Lecture by Walter E. Fluker, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership, Boston University
Reformed Visions of a Just and Sustainable Economy
Lecture by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Union Presbyterian Seminary
Symposium on Reformed Christianity and Social Ethics Discussion Panel:
- Julia Watkins '14, College Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, 91ɬ
- Ben Behrendt '11, United States Army Chaplain
The 91ɬ Forum Pillars
The 91ɬ Forum, a new 91ɬ initiative, aims to put the college’s values to work toward diverse, equitable and just communities. Four pillars form the foundation of this effort. Learn more in these videos.