The Polis and Faith

How Christians Can Faithfully Engage with Cultural Issues

September 24, 2026

In an age of political polarization, cultural confusion, and competing visions of the common good, how should Christians think, speak, and act as faithful citizens of both heaven and earth?

Join the New Antioch Institute's Study Centre for Cultural Engagement for an engaging and thought-provoking summit exploring the relationship between Christian faith and public life. The Polis and Faith will seek to equip believers to navigate today's cultural landscape with Biblical wisdom, theological conviction, intellectual rigour, and Christlike charity.

Together, we will examine pressing contemporary issues through the lens of Scripture, Christian theology, and church history, addressing questions such as:

 •       What is a Biblical perspective on the spheres of government, education, and the church?

•       How should Christians engage the culture without compromise, yet with courage and conviction?

•       How can Christians think Biblically about justice, liberty, human dignity, and the common good?

Designed for students, young adults, ministry leaders, educators, and engaged Christians, this summit will provide practical tools for discerning the ideas shaping our culture and for engaging political issues in a manner that reflects the lordship of Christ over every sphere of life.

Whether you are seeking greater clarity on current events or a deeper understanding of the Christian worldview, The Polis and Faith offer a unique opportunity to meet other Christians thinking about these issues, discover answers to the world’s objections, grow in wisdom, strengthen your convictions, and learn how to serve faithfully as a witness for Christ in the public square.

"For the earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof" (Psalm 24:1).

Come explore how the Christian faith speaks to the challenges of our time and discover how believers can contribute to the flourishing of their lives, families, churches, and communities while remaining firmly grounded in the truth of God's Word.