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Update (Nov. 2025): In-person registration is now closed. Only registered guests will be admitted at check-in.

BART EHRMAN'S "Last Lecture"

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Dr. Bart D. Ehrman live at UNC Chapel Hill as he delivers his final lecture, “The Greatest Discovery in the History of Biblical Studies.”

Dec. 7th, 2025

UNC Campus

Free to Attend

Dec. 7

UNC Campus

Free

Overview:

After more than 40 years in the classroom, including 37 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Bart Ehrman is retiring.  To mark this milestone, Bart will deliver his final public lecture at UNC, sharing his most cherished memories and profound lessons from his life as a scholar and teacher.

This special evening will feature brief tributes from friends and colleagues, followed by Bart’s retirement lecture, “The Greatest Discovery in the History of Biblical Studies.”

To clarify, this is a live, in-person event!

Come celebrate an extraordinary career and be part of this historic moment.

🗓️ Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
  • Time: 5:00–7:00 PM ET
  • Location: UNC Chapel Hill (*exact building TBA)
  • Schedule:

    5:00 PM – Doors open, mingling

    5:30 PM – Welcome & tributes from colleagues

    6:00 PM – Bart’s Last Lecture

    7:00 PM – Event concludes (light mingling afterward)

*We will email you with final details.

🎟 In-Person vs. Virtual Attendance

In-Person: Registration Required (Registration now closed)
Admission to the live lecture at UNC Chapel Hill is free, but registration is required to reserve your seat.  Space is limited, and only registered guests will be admitted at check-in.

Virtual (Recording): No Registration Required
We plan to record the full lecture and post it later on Bart's YouTube channel for everyone to enjoy.  We’re also exploring a live stream option, but can’t guarantee it yet, so if you can attend in person, we recommend it!

🥂 Win a Spot at Bart’s After-Party

Following the lecture, a small group of guests will join Bart and the Paths in Biblical Studies team for dessert, drinks, and conversation. 


From Oct 29-Nov 30, anyone who:

will be entered into a drawing to win an invite to this exclusive after-party.  Learn more.

📝 Registration (For In-Person Attendance) 

Registration Closed

Thank you for your incredible response!
All available seats for Bart Ehrman’s Last Lecture have been reserved.

Only confirmed registrants will be admitted to the in-person event.

We’ll share the recording later on Bart’s YouTube channel — stay tuned for the replay!

🙋‍♂️ Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t attend live in person?

We plan to record the full lecture and post it later on Bart Ehrman’s YouTube channel, so you won’t miss out.

We’re also hoping to stream the event live, but we can’t make promises yet — it depends on the room setup and university network.

Where will the event be held?

The lecture will take place on the UNC Chapel Hill campus, but the exact building and room are still being finalized (we’re waiting on confirmation for a 200- or 400-seat auditorium).
Once it’s confirmed, we’ll email all registered attendees with full details, parking info, and directions.

Will Bart be giving up teaching for good?

Not at all!  While Bart is retiring from his university position at UNC Chapel Hill, he’s not retiring from teaching, writing, or public scholarship.

In fact, retirement means he’ll have more time to focus on the parts of teaching he loves most... sharing his knowledge with a worldwide audience through his books, courses, the blog, and more.

 

Who will be there?

In addition to Bart Ehrman himself, members of our Paths in Biblical Studies (PBS) team will be there including Chris Huntley, Megan Lewis, Precious Henderson, Megan Kraege (BSA Community Manager), Jen Olmos (CEO of EhrmanBlog.org) and others you’ve seen (including scholars) in our courses and events.  It’ll be a great chance to connect, say hello, and celebrate together!

 

How much does it cost to attend?

The lecture is completely free, and everyone is welcome to attend.  Just make sure to register so we can save you a seat.

The after-party following the lecture is private, open only to members of the PBS team and the 10 winners of our November drawing.

If you’d like a chance to join Bart and our team for dessert and drinks, you can learn more at
👉 bartehrman.com/retirementparty

Are there any other events planned that weekend?

Yes! While nothing official is planned besides the UNC lecture, the PBS/BSA team is organizing an informal team and community dinner on Saturday night (Dec. 6) for anyone who’d like to join us.  It’ll be casual and “buy your own meal” style, a fun way to hang out before the big event.  Bart will not be in attendance.

Additionally, Bart is hosting a get together Monday night (Dec. 8) for his Blog members.  Members can read more about the blog dinner by clicking here.