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Speaker: Dr. Jason Riley

  • COhatch Gateway 1581 North High Street Columbus, OH, 43201 United States (map)
 

Just another artifact?:

Considering the Bible’s relevance in society and the university

The texts that make up the Old and New Testaments were written over the span of a thousand years, by multiple authors, in multiple languages, and across a variety of places. Yet, the texts that form the sacred Scriptures for both Jews and Christians, more than two millennia after they were written, continue to hold importance for people of faith, they continue to be published and printed, continue to be referenced in public discourse, and continue to be taught in institutions of higher learning.

But should they?

Should the Bible be relegated to museum displays and library shelves as artifacts of the past; or does the Bible hold relevance for societies, including universities, today and in the future?

Join us as we hear from Jason Riley, PhD as we explore why people might invest their time in reading and studying Christian scripture today.

Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be time for audience Q&A.

RSVP Here

Seating is limited. RSVP requested by September 10.

Speaker bio:

Jason, an OSU alum, received his PhD in Old Testament from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2018, where he served as an adjunct and affiliate professor from 2013 until 2021.

He is currently the General Manager of an advanced manufacturing company in Columbus, OH, and has served 23 years as a Marine Corps officer.

Event details:

  • Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

  • Time: 6:30-8:00pm

  • Location: COhatch Gateway

  • Light refreshments will be provided

  • RSVP requested – Seating is limited

 
 
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