Call for Papers-“Synodality, Dialogue and Reconciliation” Graduate Conference, Boston College, 16 March 2024

Lumen et Vita‘s Spring Graduate Conference, “Synodality, Dialogue and Reconciliation,” will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Boston College.

This conference will explore the fundamental questions about synodality, dialogue and reconciliation. How does theology inform understandings of synodality, dialogue and reconciliation? How can the practices of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue be lived out by Christians? How are Christians called to dialogue with the modern world? While this conference will focus on these questions, abstracts on any area of theology will be accepted. The keynote speakers for the conference are

  • Dr. James McCarty, Boston University School of Theology
  • Dr. Rafael Luciani, School of Theology and Ministry, Boston College

Major Themes include

  • Ecclesiology
  • Ethics and Moral Theology
  • Pastoral Study
  • Ecumenical Studies
  • History of Christianity
  • Religion and Peace Studies
  • Synodality, Dialogue and Reconciliation

Remote attendance and presentation are possible.

For those interested in presenting, abstracts (250-350 words) are due 22 January 2024 and should be emailed to lumenetvita@bc.edu. Be sure to include Institution, Name, Year, and Degree Program with submission. Questions should be directed to lumenetvita@bc.edu.