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Bible and Contemporary World Postgraduate Conference Registration and call for papers
The Bible and Contemporary World (B&CW) Postgraduate Conference is open to current postgraduate students in the B&CW programme, PhD researchers in the School of Divinity and related disciplines, and B&CW alumni.
The conference will explore how biblical interpretation and Christian theology engage contemporary cultural, social, political, ethical and ecclesial questions. It is designed as a collaborative and formative space, emphasising discussion, constructive feedback and intellectual development.
The organisers are looking for papers for the conference, in particular work in progress, from developing projects to advanced research, provided it is sufficiently developed for clear presentation and discussion.
Format of the conference:
- Student papers: 10 to 12 minutes plus discussion time
- PhD and alumni papers: 15 to 20 minutes
- Panel-based sessions prioritising discussion and engagement
Submission requirements:
- Paper title
- Abstract of 200 to 300 words
- Status: PGT student, PhD student, alumni
- Brief note on the paper's relevance to the conference theme
Please use the online forms to register your interest in attending the event or to submit a proposal:
There is a deadline of midnight on Friday 5 June 2026 (BST), but late submissions may also be considered.