Atonement Understood - Pacific Systematic Theology Colloquium
Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM - Saturday, April 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
Atonement Understood
Exploring atonement as a key doctrine with implications throughout systematic theology.
The doctrine of atonement is at the heart of Christian doctrine, and needs to be approached with an eye to its vital connection to all other doctrines. The 2026 Pacific Systematic Theology Colloquium will gather to explore the doctrine of the atonement, with special attention not only to understanding it in itself but understanding how it relates to the rest of the theological system.
The plenary speakers will be Adam Johnson of the Torrey Honors College at Biola University (PhD, TEDS), and Jeremy Treat of RealityLA (PhD, Wheaton); both are authors of significant books on the doctrine of atonement. The biennial PSTC is a significant western regional gathering that promotes academic dialogue across a wide variety of institutional, denominational, and confessional differences.
Plenary Session One: Adam Johnson, "The Theology of Fittingness in the Doctrine of the Atonement: A Constructive Retrieval."
Plenary Session Two: Jeremy Treat, “In Our Place: The Pervasive Nature of Substitution."
Call for Papers
Send a 300-word proposal including your paper's title, key argument, and the sources you will interact with. Be concise and precise about your argument, so the planning committee can make an informed decision about what they are selecting. Include a CV for background, but PSTC welcomes independent scholars and student proposals. Please email your proposal to by February 20, 2026.
Schedule
Friday, April 10
- 5 p.m. - Arrival & Check-in
- 6 p.m. - Plenary Session One - Adam Johnson, "The Theology of Fittingness in the Doctrine of the Atonement: A Constructive Retrieval."
- 7 p.m. - Breakout Session One
- 8:30 p.m. - Concluding Discussion
Saturday, April 11
- 9 a.m. - Breakout Session Two
- 10:30 a.m. - Plenary Session Two - Jeremy Treat, “In Our Place: The Pervasive Nature of Substitution."
- 12 p.m. - Lunch Break
- 1 p.m. - Breakout Session Three
- 2:30 p.m. - Breakout Session Four
- 4 p.m. - Closing Panel