Miguel De La Torre: How We All Get Free Series

Join us for Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series, an inspiring series of in-person and virtual gatherings where clergy, lay leaders, activists, scholars, ministers, journalists, and community organizers come together to wrestle with the most pressing questions of our time. Together, we’ll explore powerful stories of hope, healing, and action—each rooted in a shared vision of justice and liberation.

Dr. De La Torre will discuss the mythology, history, and his experience of the El Camino. The El Camino is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes across Europe, all leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, believed to house the remains of the apostle St. James

People walk the Camino for a variety of reasons, including religious and spiritual motivations, a desire for a physical and mental challenge, a personal journey of self-discovery, a chance to connect with nature and history, and to experience camaraderie and community with other pilgrims. While it began as a religious pilgrimage, many now walk for a blend of secular and spiritual reasons.

Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre is international scholar, documentarian, novelist, academic author, and scholar activist. The focus of Dr. De La Torre’s academic pursuit is social ethics within contemporary U.S. thought, specifically how religion affects race, class, and gender oppression. Since obtaining his doctoral in 1999, he has authored over a hundred articles and published forty-one books. He presently serves as Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies

5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST): Light meal and connection

5:45 PM: Lecture begins, followed by Q&A and deep discussion

Location: In-person at Iliff or online via livestream. Unable to attend in person? Register to receive the livestream link.

Because change starts in community. This is a space to be challenged and inspired, while meeting others who share your passion for faith-rooted justice, equity, and collective liberation.

Come for one evening or all. Stay for the conversation. Leave with new energy, new insights, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Whether you’re a faith leader, community builder, or someone seeking meaningful connection, this is more than a lecture series—it’s an invitation to be part of a growing network of changemakers committed to building a more just and equitable world.

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