Jesus Seminar / Westar Institute

Jesus Seminar / Westar Institute Westar's twofold mission is to foster collaborative research in religious studies and to communicate

Westar is a non-profit, public-benefit research and educational organization that bridges the gap between scholarship about religion and the perception of religion in popular culture. In pursuit of its mission:

(1) Westar conducts collaborative, cumulative research in the academic study of religion, addressing issues, questions, and controversies that are important both to the academic community

and to the general public. (2) Westar communicates the results of its research in non-technical terms, equipping the general public with tools to critically evaluate competing claims in the public discussion of religion. Since its founding in 1986, Westar has conducted a series of innovative seminars on the historical Jesus, the Acts of the Apostles, the apostle Paul, and other topics. Currently, Westar scholars are conducting seminars on the origins of the Christian tradition and God and the human future.

*Westar is not affiliated with any religious institution or denomination and does not advocate a particular theological point of view.

The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Fr...
06/26/2026

The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!

This week's SUBSTACK post, entitled "Was Jesus Violent?" is out today. We'd love to hear your thoughts - and author Davi...
06/25/2026

This week's SUBSTACK post, entitled "Was Jesus Violent?" is out today. We'd love to hear your thoughts - and author David Galston is eager to answer any questions you may have. https://bit.ly/4gGdI9c

There's still time to register for tonight's event!Think a seminar on Revelation has to be dry and scary? Think again!To...
06/24/2026

There's still time to register for tonight's event!
Think a seminar on Revelation has to be dry and scary? Think again!

Tonight, join top scholars and a brilliant illustrator and author for a fast-moving, eye-opening look at "Revelation & Revenge." Expect a lively, engaging, and highly informative deep dive that brings critical insights right to your screen—no stuffy lecture halls allowed.

🕒 7:00 PM ET | Recording included with your ticket!
🆓 Free for Westar Members!

👉 Register here: https://buytickets.at/westarinstitute/2271554

Westar Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educational and scholarly work. Its imprints, Westar Press and Polebridge Press, share this mission and do not operate for profit. All views in this publication belong solely to the authors and do not represent Westar Institute or its affiliates. As publisher, Westar does not endorse the content and maintains no political affiliations or positions.

You're invited to read Brandon Scott's latest Substack/Blog post here:
06/11/2026

You're invited to read Brandon Scott's latest Substack/Blog post here:

It's Good for You

We hope you're getting excited about this week's webinar with authors who are making a difference with their new book, "...
05/26/2026

We hope you're getting excited about this week's webinar with authors who are making a difference with their new book, "Trans Biblical!" Just scan the QR code to register or use this link: https://buytickets.at/westarinstitute/2224790.
Members, please access this event for free in the membership!

***This event is presented for educational and informational purposes only. Westar Institute does not endorse or oppose any political party, candidate, or public officeholder, nor does it endorse the views expressed in any specific publication. Discussion will focus on ideas, themes, and broader social questions, not on advocacy for or against particular individuals, political parties, or administrations.***

May your day be filled with ahhhh… and wonder.
05/10/2026

May your day be filled with ahhhh… and wonder.

The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Fr...
05/08/2026

The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you! We invite you to join us on the quest! First month is free! Learn more here: https://www.westarinstitute.org/join-westar

05/07/2026

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