Academic Conferences

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame proudly hosts a variety of academic conferences and events that delve into major theological topics and questions. These gatherings aim to explore the depths of the Christian tradition and its relevance to contemporary issues, fostering rich dialogue and fresh perspectives on faith and modern life.

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    The Florovsky Tantur Symposium

    The biennial Florovsky Tantur Symposium at Notre Dame continues the legacy of the Florovsky Symposium, which used to take place at Princeton University.

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    Ecumenical Encounters in Systematic Theology Workshop

    Bringing together senior and junior scholars in Systematic Theology from different ecclesial traditions to study and discuss the work of theologians who are making a generative impact on contemporary systematic theology.

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    Righteousness Conference

    Exploring the ecumenically significant issue of “justification” through the lens of modern biblical scholarship, historical analysis, and systematic theology.