Christian Universalism: Past Varieties and Future Possibilities

The idea of universal salvation- the idea that all people will be saved- has become more mainstream in recent decades, but the basis for this belief remains unclear to many people. Some confusion stems from the fact that there are different types of Christian Universalism, as well as different categories of arguments employed to reach roughly the same conclusion.

This presentation will survey the varieties of Christian Universalism assess the arguments for an against, and examine the implications of this belief for the church.

David W. Congdon is senior editor at the University Press of Kansas and adjunct instructor at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and the Colgate Rochester Crozer divinity school.