The King & Faith Interreligious Symposium brings together scholars and the general public in interreligious discussions on themes of justice in varied religious traditions.
The King & Faith Symposium, a distinguished program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, is a thought-provoking platform where religious scholars and theologians delve into the profound aspects of Dr. King's thought and legacy. This symposium stands as a testament to the enduring connection between faith and social justice that defined Dr. King's work.
In collaboration with Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life, the symposium fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, promoting understanding and unity among diverse faith traditions. Scholars explore the ethical, spiritual, and moral dimensions of Dr. King's teachings, highlighting his role as a transformative figure who drew inspiration from his faith to champion civil rights and equality.
The King & Faith Symposium serves as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging attendees to reflect on the intersection of faith and activism while carrying forward Dr. King's message of love, justice, and compassion in their own communities and endeavors. It's a testament to the enduring relevance of his faith-inspired vision in our contemporary world.
The 2025 King & Faith Symposium keynote scholar is the Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, D.Min.
The Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown is the sr. minister of the historic Third Baptist Church in San Francisco, which counts amongst its members Vice President Kamala D. Harris. Dr. Brown was most recently viewed delivering the benedictory prayer to close out the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He is uniquely positioned in the history of the U.S. civil rights movement, as he counts as his mentor the late Medgar Evers, under whom Brown served as head of the youth council of the NAACP in Mississippi. He is also one of only eight students to have been enrolled in the only college course Dr. King ever taught at Morehouse College. Dr. King would later write a letter of recommendation on Dr. Brown's behalf for entry into King's alma mater, Crozer Theological Seminary (now a part of the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School), where Brown took his master of divinity degree.
A minister for six decades, Dr. Brown has led Third Baptist Church for nearly fifty years. In 1996 he was appointed to serve as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors by then-mayor Hon. Willie L. Brown, Jr. and was subsequently elected to that body in 1998. He has serve on numerous international and national boards, including the national board of the NAACP. As a humanitarian, he has led his church to be the national leader in assisting African refugees and in delivering much needed aid to the African continent.
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