“Politics and Religion Go Great Together (But How?)”

American Bible Society and the Center for Hebraic Thought welcome you to a two-day interdisciplinary conference, Bible First: Politics. Join us on March 24–25, 2026 (Tuesday–Wednesday) in Philadelphia PA at the American Bible Society Collaboration Center on Independence Mall.

This event is for pastors, thought leaders, and university-age attendees who are eager to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded conversations on the intersection of politics and religion. Look for a fresh and academically serious approach to reclaiming disagreement in an age of polarization. By reclaiming resources from the biblical witness, Hebraic political traditions, and historical experience, we can push together toward better language and approaches for contemporary public theology and public discourse. This conference will bring together historians, biblical scholars, theologians, and philosophers who are all willing to bring insights from their various fields with a focus on better conversation and practical application.