Truth and Love in a Broken World
Academics in the Alps Conference
August 23-26, 2027
Credo House, Wilderswil, Switzerland
Registration will open January 18th, 2027
Co-sponsored by The Leadership Anvil and Komensky Institute of Prague
http://www.komenskyinstitute.com
"As Christian academics, we are in full-time ministry. In this fallen world, we are called to be holy. In this post-truth world, we are called to boldly and winsomely speak truth. In this hopeless world, we are called to live with hope and joy in Christ."
A Spiritual and Intellectual Retreat
As academics who follow Jesus, we need not only good academic credentials, excellent communication skills, sound research practices, and a full-orbed Christian worldview, but we also need to follow Jesus—to be like Him in our thoughts, words, and actions, in our academic work, with our family, our church, our recreation—in all spheres of life. Our aim is to “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way” (Colossians 1:10). The goal of the Academics in the Alps 2027 Conference is to equip us to live and work in the academy in a manner that is worthy of the Lord and pleases Him in every way.
Plenary Speakers 2027
Godly, experienced academics to challenge and sharpen us.
Requirements for participation
What are the requirements for participating in the Academics in the Alps 2025 Conference?
Evangelical academics in Europe
This is a gathering for evangelical academics and postgraduates who are actively engaged in higher education and who reside and are working in Europe. Because of limited space, non-academics (other than those whose spouse is an academic) are discouraged from registering.
Follower
of Jesus
This is a gathering for intentional followers of Jesus who affirm that they have surrendered their lives unreservedly to Christ as their Savior and are committed to living in holy obedience to Him.
Trustworthy
Bible
This is a gathering of evangelicals who affirm that the Bible is the inspired, fully trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God.
Responsibility
Every participant takes full responsibility for obtaining visas and other travel documents and to pay all their travel costs to and from the conference.
English
English is the language for all sessions, so each participant is expected to have the ability to both speak and understand English in this academic context.
If you meet these requirements, plan to attend the Alps 2027 Conference.
Because of the specific goals of this conference and its focus on Christian academics in Europe, we reserve the right to deny registration to anyone who does not meet these requirements.
Schedule
Pre-Conference
TBA
Conference
TBA
Post-Conference
TBA
In August, 2025, 100+ academics from more than 20 nations, representing a wide range of disciplines, came together for the second Academics in the Alps Conference. Plan to join them, along with others, in 2027!
Registration will open January 18th, 2027
Got any questions?
Email us at: conference@leadershipanvil.org
What Our Past Participants Say
Participant 1
“For me, it was more than an event – ​​it was an environment in which His word was exalted, fellowship, a sense of security and understanding was created. I am glad that I was able to experience thematic diversity, meet new brothers and sisters and strengthen ties with those I already know. Such moments are not only enriching but also encourage us to live our Christian identity more courageously in our everyday lives. We were able to experience renewal, strengthen and gain new ideas that will inspire future activities. I sincerely believe that this conference is the beginning of even broader works – the development of national networks, strengthening fellowship and meaningful discussions.”
Participant 2
“Not only was I encouraged after having been isolated in an extremely secular environment (Sweden) for years, but I also got the opportunity to help two other scholars who really needed help with their dissertation work. In one case I knew who could help them and in the other case it turned out I had expertise in their field of study. I also made new friends or got to know people better that I previously only knew a little. I also had several great conversations with several mature Christian scholars, each of them contributing a piece (by their good example) to who I myself would like to be as a Christian.”
Participant 3
“It is clear that those attending are personally deeply committed to representing Christ in the academy but many are feeling hard pressed and some quite isolated. This was a great time of encouragement. One young lady specifically said to me she’d been thinking of giving up on academia because it was too difficult but being at the conference had persuaded and encouraged her to recommit.”
Participant 4
“Many of us professors live and work in areas where we do not have support communities, since there are so few Christians at our universities, and our churches have unfortunate anti-intellectual tendencies. The Alps Conference provided a wonderful time of meeting with likeminded scholars and receiving both encouragement and instruction to help us better follow Jesus as we work at the university.”
Participant 5
“Some academics, including Christians, turn cynical or have abandoned academia altogether given the way current academia functions. This conference has encouraged me by listening to and meeting strong and faithful Christian academics. Thank you!”
Participant 6
“There are few occasions like this, where evangelical academics can meet in a "safe space", and be encouraged in our ministries and daily work. Therefore, this conference is very much appreciated. The wonderful scenery in the Alps highlights the goodness of the Creator. Also, the focus on married couples and children was also a blessing to many, as a positive injection to our family life. Moreover, this conference gives an even stronger chance than other conferences to interact with the same group of people for an entire conference. Therefore, a large thank you for making this possible!”
Participant 7
“People need people. Ideas worth sharing. Children of God have such ideas! As for me, I was blessed beyond measure, to meet new friends, mentors and examples of faith. I have a new frontier, and I want to honor God with all I learnt at these conferences. It was so valuable for me: the power of prayer, the importance of building relations with my students and praying for them, the importance of staying away from temptations and dangerous topics and the hunger for knowing and studying the Word of God.”
Participant 8
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for making this experience possible for me. It was my first experience of this kind, and it left a mark on the way I think about many things (evangelizing, work, relationships, networking, family, all converging towards building God’s kingdom in and around each and every one of us). I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
Participant 9
“I truly appreciated the sense of community among the participants, the warm connections, and the moments of prayer – this was a deeply enriching experience and made me feel like a genuine part of a larger community. The conference also opened up new opportunities to meet Christian educators from across Europe, which was an inspiring and meaningful experience. The seminar was very well-balanced, with an excellent mix of work and rest time.”