FORUM FAITH & SOCIETY | 26.-28. JUNE 2025

Resurrecting the Resurrection

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ as a Source of Renewal

"We know that Christ, having been raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him" (Romans 6:9). This message was as astonishing then as it is today. Yet, for two thousand years, the Christian faith has been sustained by the conviction: 'Christ is risen!' This core belief offers hope that God's love can transform the broken world.

We invite you to give the resurrection a central role once again in theology and the church. It challenges us to rediscover the transformative power of this faith today – a message that overcomes the reality of death and renews the hope for life in God's love.

Practical information about the forum can be found below, and further details about the program are available on the left under the different tabs.

Faith & Society Forum

The Faith & Society Forum builds bridges between academia, church and spiritual practice, and the wider society. As one of the largest theological events, the forum provides an excellent ecumenical platform for joint reflection, exchange, and networking.

with N. T. Wright,
Esther Maria Magnis, Frère Matthew, Alister McGrath, Patrick Roth, Ursula & Thomas Schumacher, Graham Tomlin and many more Speakers!

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  • Language

    The conference will be professionally translated simultaneously into German, French, and English by avl interpreters. This excludes breakout sessions and evening programs. The tracks will be partially translated (further information will follow).

    The official conference languages are German and English.

  • Pricing

    Secure your early bird discount until the end of March 2025! We also offer attractive reductions for students and individuals residing outside of Switzerland (see table).

     

      Entire Forum (CHF) Day Pass (CHF)
    Regular Price 290.00 120.00
    Price with Early Bird discount 240.00
    		 100.00
    Students from Partner Universities FR/BE/ZH/LU/GE 0.00 0.00
    Employees of the University of Fribourg 0.00 0.00
    Students at a partner institution for theological education* 75.00 50.00
    Students at a university/university of applied sciences in Switzerland and abroad 125.00 70.00
    Discount for individuals residing outside of Switzerland (on the regular price) 10% Discount 10% Discount

     

    *This applies to the following: Reuss Institute, HET-PRO, IGW, and ISTL

     

  • Premises

    The forum will take place in the main building of the University of Fribourg (Miséricorde). For the plenary sessions, we will meet in the Aula Magna, and for breakout sessions and tracks, we will use the surrounding parts of the building (see below).

  • Travel Directions

     

    The conference building is just a 7-minute walk from Fribourg train station.

    If you are arriving by car, you will find parking options in the surrounding parking garages, including P+R Rail and Parking des Alpes. There is also a more distant parking garage Parking P+R La Chassotte (CHF 9.00 per day, max. parking time on website of 3h is not correct); the parking ticket includes a day ticket for the bus in Fribourg to get to the city center. For additional parking options, please consult the Fribourg Tourisme website.

  • Accommodation

    The accommodation costs are not included in the participation fee. Hotels must be booked separately. Information on accommodations and hotels can be found on Fribourg Tourisme.

    There is also the option to reserve more affordable guest rooms in the Bed & Breakfasts of Fribourg and the surrounding area. A list of official B&Bs is available here.

    For students, we can offer very affordable accommodation in a nearby civil protection facility upon request (subject to availability).

  • Catering

    All coffee breaks take place in the Hall of Honor in front of the Aula Magna.

    The University of Fribourg's cafeteria offers a variety of culinary delights. For lunch, two daily menus, a vegetarian buffet, and a salad bar are available. Additionally, the grill serves various meat and fish specialties. Other dining options are within walking distance.

A Collaboration with the Communauté de Taizé

Under the Patronage of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland (EKS), the Swiss Bishops' Conference (SBK) and the Association of Free Churches and Christian Communities in Switzerland.