INCHE began its year-long celebration of 50 years of serving faith-based higher education around the world with an North American Conference October 17-19, 2024 titled “Integrated Education in a Reductionist Age.” INCHE members from around the world shared their research, learned from each other, and connected with old and new friends.

Pre-conference gatherings connected international attendees in a networking coffee time, a workshop, and a panel discussion with conference partners the Kuyers and de Vries Institutes which highlighted INCHE’s 50th anniversary.

In addition to the breakout sessions, attendees were blessed by three plenary speakers who each shared a unique way to think about how society tries to reduce people, and how those in Christian higher education can counter that reduction.

Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey, an associate professor and chair of the theology department at Dordt University.

Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, the Richard John Mouw Assistant Professor of Faith and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary where he also serves as the director of the Richard John Mouw Institute of Faith and Public Life.

Dr. Katie Kresser, a Professor of Art History and Visual Studies at Seattle Pacific University. Her work focuses on art theory, modern/postmodern art, and the intersection of material culture with theology, religious practice and anthropology.

Links to their speeches can be found in the Resources tab for INCHE members