Opening of the 2026/27 Academic Year

16/09/2026

 

The Waldensian Faculty of Theology is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026/27 Academic Year, which will begin with the traditional Inaugural Lecture and Opening Service.

 

Inaugural Lecture

Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 5:30 p.m.

The Inaugural Lecture will be held in the Aula Magna of the Waldensian Faculty of Theology, Via Pietro Cossa 40, Rome, and will also be available online.

The lecture will be given by Prof. Philipp Gabriel Renczes of the Pontifical Gregorian University on the theme:

 

“Symbol and Subject: Rethinking Jewish-Christian Encounter from an Ecumenical Perspective”

 

The lecture will offer an opportunity for theological reflection on Jewish-Christian relations and their significance from an ecumenical perspective.

Opening Service

Sunday, 4 October 2026 · 10:30 a.m.

The opening of the Academic Year will continue with the traditional Opening Service, held at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Within the Walls, Via Nazionale 16 A, Rome.

The sermon will be preached by The Rev. Jonathan Evans.

 

Programme

Saturday, 3 October · 5:30 p.m.
Inaugural Lecture
Aula Magna – Waldensian Faculty of Theology
Via Pietro Cossa 40 · Rome
Also available online

Sunday, 4 October · 10:30 a.m.
Opening Service
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Within the Walls
Via Nazionale 16 A · Rome
Preacher: The Rev. Jonathan Evans

 

 

The Waldensian Faculty of Theology warmly invites students, faculty, churches, institutions, and friends of the Faculty to join us for these moments marking the beginning of the new Academic Year.

 

Kind regards,
Waldensian Faculty of Theology Secretariat