2026 Cartledge Lecture & Symposium: The Spirit of Pentecost
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Join us for the 2026 Cartledge Lecture and Symposium at Alphacrucis University College, Sydney.Cartledge Lecture — Thursday 13 August, 6:00 PM
Professor Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary) delivers the annual Cartledge Lecture on the topic “Miracles and Healing for Today: How Signs and Wonders Follow the Empowering of Pentecost.”
Cartledge Symposium — Friday 14 August, Full Day
An interdisciplinary symposium exploring the Spirit of Pentecost. Plenary papers by Dr Craig Keener and Dr Médine Keener, with contributed papers from scholars across disciplines. The symposium theme explores the biblical, theological, and practical dimensions of Pentecost in the church today.
About the Cartledge Lectures
The Cartledge Lectures were founded in 2006 in honour of the life and ministry of David Cartledge, former President of Southern Cross College. The lectures promote Pentecostal engagement with culture and society, offering a forum for leading thinkers from around the world. Former speakers include Stuart Piggin, Frank Macchia, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen and Gordon Fee.
About Professor Craig Keener
Dr Craig S. Keener is the premier Pentecostal scholar of the New Testament and F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation, including the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today, and Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World.
Hosted by the Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre at Alphacrucis University College.
Date
Thursday 13 August 2026 6:00 PM - Friday 14 August 2026 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Alphacrucis University College Sydney
30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150