Every Square Inch—
Declaring Christ's Lordship Over All of Life and Learning
Academics in the Alps
August 28-31, 2023
Credo House, Wilderswil, Switzerland
Abraham Kuyper—“There is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, ‘This is mine!’”
A Spiritual and Intellectual Retreat
As followers of Jesus who serve in the academy, it is our privilege and calling to declare Christ’s lordship over every academic discipline and over all of life and learning. This is our divine calling.
For years, professors and postgraduates have been requesting a Europe-wide gathering of academics that fits within Europe’s academic schedule. It’s finally happening.
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Co-sponsored by The Leadership Anvil and
Komensky Institute of Prague
http://www.komenskyinstitute.com
At the Academics in the Alps 2023 Conference, you will be equipped and empowered for your academic work and for the life of the mind.
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You will connect with Christian academics representing a wide spectrum of disciplines from across Europe.
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You will be encouraged, realizing you are not alone; there are many others faithfully serving Christ in higher education.
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You will sharpen your Christian worldview and your apologetics skills.
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You will find resources which will aid in your research and teaching.
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You will hone your skills with workshops on best practices and spiritual development.
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You will be equipped to face the challenges of isolation, hostility toward Christianity, secularism, discouragement, and temptations.
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You will be inspired and prepared to launch an academic network in your city or nation.
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Join us for this special time of spiritual and intellectual challenge and refreshment.
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Conference Schedule
Monday, August 28
15:00-18:00 Registration
18:15 Dinner
19:15 Plenary Session
Tuesday, August 29
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Plenary Bible Study with Dr. Dirk Jongkind
10:00 Tea break
10:30 Parallel Sessions by Disciplines
12:15 Sack Lunch
Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the Alps—organized hiking, nature walks, and building relationships
18:15 Dinner
19:15 Plenary session
Wednesday, August 30
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Plenary Bible Study with Dr. Dirk Jongkind
10:00 Tea break
10:30 Parallel Workshops on Christian Worldview
12:15 Lunch
13:30 Parallel Sessions by Disciplines
15:00 Tea break
15:30 Free time to enjoy the Alps
18:15 Dinner
19:15 Plenary Session
Thursday, August 31
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Plenary Bible Study
10:15 Parallel Sessions—Best Practices and Planning Academic Networks
11:15 Final plenary session
12:15 Lunch, farewells, and departure
Requirements for participation
What are the expectations for participants at the Academics in the Alps 2023 Conference?
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This is a gathering of academics and postgraduates who are intentional followers of Jesus, who can affirm that they have surrendered their lives unreservedly to Christ as their Savior and are committed to living in holy obedience to Him.
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This is a gathering of academics and postgraduates who affirm that the Bible is the inspired, fully trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God.
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Every participant takes full responsibility for obtaining visas and other travel documents and to pay all their travel costs to and from the conference.
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English is the language for all sessions, so each participant is expected to have the ability to both speak and understand English in this academic context.
If you meet these requirements, register today.
Registration Fee
Before May 1, 2023: $320
May 1-August 4: $395
The registration fee includes admission to all conference sessions, lodging for the nights of August 28, 29, and 30, and all meals and breaks from dinner, August 28, through lunch on August 31.
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Married couples who register before May 1 are eligible for a special discounted rates of $592, or if they register between May 1 and August 4, $667.
Plan to come early and stay late. Since Credo House is a superb location for a retreat or holiday, participants are welcome to arrive on Sunday morning, August 27, and stay through Saturday morning, September 2. Additional nights are only $92/night. You can reserve these additional nights in the Additional Care section when you register. The rate for children 5-14 is $41/night.
