The Department of Theology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Joint MA Programme in Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture invite you to the international workshop entitled “Christianity and Democracy: Historical Legacies, Contemporary Challenges, and Education for Democratic Culture” that will take place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, from 16:30 to 20:00, at the Audiovisual Hall of the School of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Ilissia.
The is part of the Research Colloquium series “Christianity and its theology in history and culture” and is co-organized with the Joint Master’s Programme “Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture.”
The workshop will explore the relationship between Christian traditions and democratic life, bringing historical, theological and educational perspectives into dialogue. Contributions will address understandings of human rights, democratic values in modern Greek academic theology, the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and imperial or national identities, and the role of education in promoting dialogue, pluralism and critical reflection.
The speakers are:

Following the presentations and a coffee break, an hour-long discussion will offer participants an opportunity to exchange perspectives and examine the questions raised during the workshop.
The event is addressed to students, doctoral candidates, researchers, educators and others interested in the relationship between Christianity, democracy and education.
All presentations and discussion will be conducted in English. Hybrid attendance is available via the link:  www.youtube.com/@ΘεολογικήΣχολήΕΚΠΑ . A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants.