#CFP: How Does Theology Respond to Our Complex World?
Submissions are now open for the upcoming #TST Conference to be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Knox College, 59 St. George Street, Toronto. Info: https://bit.ly/449UrWd
The theme of the conference is: “TST Asks: How Does Theology Respond to Our Complex World?” Here are just a few of the possible topics to consider:
- AI, misinformation, and public trust
- Climate anxiety, ecology, and theological responsibility
- Polarization, democracy, and social fragmentation
- Migration, displacement, and belonging
- Indigenous reconciliation and decolonization
- Religion, violence, and peace building
- Mental health, loneliness, and community
All areas of theological study are welcome: systematic, historical, practical, ecumenical, interfaith, sacred text, psychotherapy/spiritual care, etc.
TST and non-TST students and faculty may submit a proposal to present a paper and/or organize or participate on a panel. For more information about the conference theme and submitting a proposal, see the Call for Proposals flyer here: https://bit.ly/449UrWd
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Full Call for Papers
Toronto School of Theology Conference 2026
Call for Proposals
TST Asks: How Does Theology Respond to Our Complex World?
How can theology, in its various dimensions, interpret, critique, and reimagine our complex world at this moment of global crisis? The question drives this year’s Toronto School of Theology Conference, to be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Knox College, 59 St. George Street, Toronto.
Here are just a few of the possible topics to consider:
- AI, misinformation, and public trust
- Climate anxiety, ecology, and theological responsibility
- Polarization, democracy, and social fragmentation
- Migration, displacement, and belonging
- Indigenous reconciliation and decolonization
- Religion, violence, and peacebuilding
- Mental health, loneliness, and community
This extension of the themes might help us contextualize theology within the public sphere. All areas of theological study are welcome: systematic, historical, practical, ecumenical, interfaith, sacred text, psychotherapy/spiritual care, etc. If you are interested in presenting a paper and/or participating on a panel, please complete the Call for Proposals form at the link below.
- Propose a paper of 20 minutes. Conference organizers will put you into a session. Please provide a title for your paper and a précis of no more than 150 words.
- Propose your own panel:
- A traditional panel of 2 or 3 papers with time for questions and discussion. Please provide the names of the other panelists, the title and a précis of no more than 150 words for each paper. Each panel is 1 hour. OR
- A panel on recent research (even your own; do not be shy!). Please provide the name of the publication and the names of the panelists and a moderator. Each panel is 1 hour. OR
- A round-table discussion on a specific topic. Please provide the topic, a brief description of no more than 150 words, and the name of the moderator and the discussion participants (if known at this point). Each roundtable is 1 hour. Proposals are welcome from TST and non-TST students and faculty. As the conference has limited presentation spots, the program committee will vet proposals as needed, prioritizing quality and thematic fit. Please submit your proposals for review as soon as possible or by September 10, 2026 via the online form.
For more information email: [email protected]