

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: **There's still time to submit your proposal! Deadline March 4th, details below. “American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”June 11-13, 2026Hosted at Gordon College, this conference will provide Christian political scientists, historians, and sociologists with a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US (and globally). The conference will feature stellar keynote addresses, paper panels, workshops, and roundtables. In addition, in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the conference also includes an optional Sunday afternoon excursion into nearby Boston to visit revolutionary sites. Gordon College, in Wenham, MA, is a short drive from historic Boston, and is located near beautiful beaches and woodlands.Conference DescriptionThis special anniversary year is a fitting time and Gordon College a fitting place to consider American independence and identity, and how the United States has developed as a nation and as the world’s first constitutional liberal democracy. In a time of increased political violence and division, we think it crucial to bring together Christian social scientists and historians to explore these important questions. It has been some time since we have met in this setting, although the need is ever more pressing to gather to consider questions of democracy, unity, pluralism, the imago Dei, the love of neighbor, and the common good. This conference will consider, among other things: means by which Christian political and social thought support a renewal of American democracy; lessons from America’s democratic neighbors and allies; linkages between economic stability and democracy; the impact of security on democratic status; and the impacts of culture and religion on capacities for civic unity—and disunity.Call for Papers, Panels, Roundtables, WorkshopsWhile we seek paper and panel proposals that address the state of democracy in the US (and comparatively), we also welcome proposals on other topics and research questions within the broad discipline of political science (American, theory, comparative, and international relations), and within related fields including history and sociology. The planning team is also interested in non-paper panels, including meet the author sessions, roundtables on political and/or policy issues, workshops on teaching, and panels on the integration of faith and learning in general. We will arrange panel chairs and discussants.Deadline for submission of proposals is March 4, 2026. Applicants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis but in all cases, no later than March 15, 2026. 
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wenham/american-independence-and-identity-at-250-conference/80003428307415
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.gordon.edu/humanities-social-sciences/events/democracy-conference

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wenham
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gordon College
- **lat**: 42.5880723
- **long**: -70.82335309999999
- **full address**: Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984, United States

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- **organizer**: Gordon College (https://allevents.in/org/gordon-college/25094406)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gordon College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, conferences, business, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference ?
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