Test of Faith: A Summit to Defend Democracy

September 19-20, 2024

McCourt School of Public Policy Building, Washington, DC


Democracy stands embattled, facing new threats within our nation and new challenges around the globe.

Christians in the United States and around the world have seen their faith in Jesus Christ distorted and leveraged in defense of authoritarian leaders who seek to erode freedoms essential to a thriving democracy. Some Christians enthusiastically praise dictatorial leaders and regimes.

This fall, Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice will host a summit of interfaith leaders with the intention of countering these disturbing trends. The Summit will take place on September 19-20 at the new McCourt School of Public Policy building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus.

The summit will include the unveiling of a new statement presenting a theologically centered Christian defense of Democracy, keynote speakers on the themes of religion and politics, and breakout sessions devoted to strategizing about how to maintain the integrity of our faith traditions and our tradition of democratic governance.  

We will meet in a moment of crisis. Yet we do so as people of God animated by faith, hope, and love. It is in this spirit that we reaffirm Christian support for democracy and invite all Christians and people of moral conscience to do the same.


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Summit Schedule

  • 5:30pm Opening Session

    7:00pm Reception

  • 8:00 Registration and Breakfast

    9:00 Session 1

    10:30 Break

    10:45 Session 2

    12:15 Lunch

    1:30pm Session 3

    3:00 Closing Address

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Speakers

Rev. Jim Wallis

Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner

Dr. Kristin Du Mez

Dr. Robert Jones

Dr. Samuel Perry

Dr. Jemar Tisby

Monet Goode

Emmet Marsh

Eleanor Parks

Eleanor Parks

Monet Goode

Emmet Marsh

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FAQs

  • There is not. We don't want there to be a barrier to accessing the content and programming of the Summit.

  • They will not. A key goal of the Summit is to connect key leaders who are committed to protecting democracy across sectors. This means we are encouraging people to attend in person.

  • Yes. Any remarks made from on the stage are considered to be on the record.

  • Yes, lunch will be provided. Please be sure to make note of any dietary restrictions or allergies to ensure we are able to accommodate.

  • Yes. We have room blocks reserved at the following hotels both located within two blocks of the Summit:

    Hyatt Regency: $295 + tax

    Yotel: 10 Rooms $299 + tax

    Other nearby hotels:

    Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

    Phoenix Park Hotel

    The Royal Sonesta


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