We invite scholars from theology, religious education, sociology, and digital studies to contribute to TREDT 2027 — an international online conference exploring authority, knowledge, and normative interpretation in the age of digital transformation.
Digital transformation represents a profound epistemological and pedagogical shift that fundamentally challenges established forms of religious education across diverse religious traditions. In digital environments, religious knowledge circulates beyond institutional control — mediated by algorithms, platform logics, and fragmented publics — destabilizing traditional concepts of authority, authenticity, and transmission.
The expansion of online religious platforms and the growing presence of religious actors on social media have led to a reconfiguration of normative authority across religious communities. Practices of guidance, interpretation, and theological mediation, traditionally connected to recognized scholarly competence, are now partially displaced into decentralized digital arenas.
TREDT 2027 brings together scholars to critically examine these ambivalences and explore how religious education and theology can respond constructively to the challenges of digital transformation within pluralistic societies.
Original research, theoretical reflections, or empirical findings related to the conference theme. Submissions should articulate the research question, methodology, and relevance.
Thematically connected panels with three to four papers and a designated chair. Panel abstract (max 500 words) plus individual abstracts (300–500 words each).
A dedicated space for emerging researchers to present ongoing projects and receive structured feedback from senior scholars and peers in a supportive environment.
All abstracts must be submitted in English, regardless of the language in which the contribution will be presented.
The conference will be conducted in five languages:
English · German · Turkish · Arabic · Indonesian
Simultaneous translation into English will be provided. Authors may submit and present in any of the five conference languages, while abstracts must be in English.
All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Board. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by 30 October 2026.
Selected contributions will be considered for publication in an edited volume with an international academic publisher or in a peer-reviewed academic journal.
Payment details will be provided upon acceptance.
We look forward to receiving your contribution. Submissions are currently received via email. The dedicated submission system will be announced shortly.
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