CTS Talks: John Green

In These Last Days

A Centennial Celebration event featuring New York Times Best-Selling Author, Digital Creator, Tuberculosis Advocate, and Indiana Resident John Green

In his CTS Talk, John Green will delve into themes of apocalyptic anxiety, despair, and the potential for radical hope in a world that often feels on the brink of collapse. As a writer, activist, and advocate for mental health awareness, Green will explore what it means to cultivate a hope that can withstand the struggles of our time. He will also consider questions like whether nonhuman animals might be better than humans at experiencing consciousness, why suffering is so unjustly distributed, and what our responsibility is in the face of such inequality.

Experience a series of captivating “TED Talk” style lectures at CTS Talks. Delivered by distinguished guests who are subject matter experts, these thought-provoking talks provide a platform to gain insight on topics that tie together intellectual curiosity and community reflection.

John Green

John Green is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down. He is also the coauthor, with David Levithan, of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. He was the 2006 recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award, a 2009 Edgar Award winner, and has twice been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Green’s books have been published in more than 55 languages and over 24 million copies are in print.

You can learn more about John Green on his website or his social media channels:

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This is one of four special Centennial Events to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Christian Theological Seminary during the 2024-2025 academic year.