Academic Activities

One Body: Love, Sex, and Christianity 

*CCL-Recognized 

*Conducted in English

Date: 18 November, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Venue: SCT502 (LT2) (Rm 502, 5/F, Cha Chi Ming Science Tower, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Moderator: Rev. Prof. James Dominic Rooney 
(Assistant Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Speaker: Dr. Alexander Pruss
(Professor, of Philosophy, Baylor University)

Dr. Alexander Pruss is a Canadian philosopher, mathematician, and Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies. He holds dual doctorates: a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh. A prolific researcher and author, his academic work spans metaphysics, philosophy of religion, probability theory, and applied ethics. He has published numerous books and articles addressing complex topics like the Principle of Sufficient Reason and causal finitism, bringing a rigorous, multi-disciplinary approach to contemporary philosophical and foundational questions.

Click HERE for more information about Dr. Alexander Pruss.

Introduction:

What is love, and what does it require of us? In this lecture, Dr. Alexander Pruss, a leading Christian philosopher, examines the relationship between love and responsibility, with particular attention to sexual ethics. Drawing on his book One Body: An Essay in Christian Sexual Ethics, he considers the nature of love, why it seeks union with the beloved, and the significance of the body in sexual union. Rather than presenting Christian sexual ethics as a set of prohibitions, Dr. Pruss offers a rigorous philosophical account of why sexual acts carry intrinsic meaning. The lecture invites young adults of all backgrounds, religious and secular alike, to engage critically with foundational questions about love, embodiment, and the moral life.

Dr. Pruss will deliver his keynote address virtually, with Rev. Prof. James Dominic Rooney, Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), moderating the event live on-site in Hong Kong. Rev. Prof. Rooney will facilitate the discussion directly and guide local participants—with a special focus on local young adults—as they connect with Dr. Pruss to dive deeper into the evening's topic during the interactive session.

For any inquiries, please contact us via cscs@hkbu.edu.hk.