Take me to the Water: A Baptismal Pedagogy for Antiracist Theological Education, Leadership and Ministries
A 3-day conference at Queen’s Foundation for all interested in antiracist practices for theological education, ecclesial leadership, and ministry. This international event includes dynamic speakers such as:
- Professor Randall Bailey (Biblical Scholar), USA
- Revd Dr Starlette Thomas (Author, new book – Take me to the water), USA
- Dr Mukti Barton (Liberation Hermeneut with new book – Wrestling with Imperial Christianity)
- Professor Robert Beckford (Scholar-activist in theology, race and culture)

Details as follows:
TAKE ME TO THE WATER!
3 Day Conference
Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June 2025
The Queen’s Foundation
(In person only)
Residential and day attendance options
[Conference commences 11am on Wednesday 18th until Friday 20th June at 2pm]
Limited subsidised places
Residential (all inclusive) – £195
Non-residential (all inclusive) – £125
One day attendance – £70
Conference Theme:
Take Me to the Water – A Baptismal Pedagogy for Antiracist Theological Education, Leadership and Ministries.
3 days of powerful conversations to explore scripture, and the work and witness of baptism as a response to tackling power-plays and power dynamics of race/ism in theological education, leadership, and ministries.
Limited spaces, please book now to avoid disappointment
For more information or enquiries please email cbt@queens.ac.uk