About The Event
The first International, Interdisciplinary Conference Co-organized by the Society of Christian Scholars and Pan-Africa Christian University (PAC) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Society of Christian Scholars Conference 2026 – Call for Paper Proposals
The Society of Christian Scholars Conference 2026 invites scholars from all disciplines to explore the vocation, challenges, and communal impact of Christian scholarship in today’s global and digital context.
The conference will examine key questions such as:
- What does it mean to be a Christian mentor and scholar in the modern university?
How do gender and racial dynamics shape the experiences of Christian academics? - What does Christian scholarship look like in a digital and technological age
- How can Christian scholarship contribute to community development, justice, and transformation?
- What role can scholarship play in addressing global issues such as migration, urbanization, peace and conflict, political economy, and environmental justice?
Conference Sub-Themes & Working Groups
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Calling of the Christian Scholar
Christian Scholarship in a Pluralistic, Polarized World
Christian Scholarship in a Hostile Environment
Navigating the Postmodern University as a Christian Scholar
The Challenges and Opportunities for Christian Scholars in Africa/Asia/Latin America/Other Regions
Gender and Racial Justice–Intersectionality & the Christian Scholar
Mentoring as a Vocation: Guiding the Next Generation
Christian Perspectives on Emerging Technologies: Ethical Considerations (AI, Data Privacy, Biotechnology)
Building a Community of Christian Scholars Across Cultural and Geographic Differences
Fostering Dialogue and Collaboration between the Global North and the Global South
Friendship and Collegiality in Academic Life
Strategies for Building Community through the Society of Christian Scholars
Paper Proposals and Publication
- As an interdisciplinary conference, all disciplines are welcome to present their understanding on the various topics of the conference. Doctoral students are also encouraged to submit paper proposals.
- Click here to submit paper proposals to Chair of Editorial/Paper Proposals Team by 15 February 2026.
- Acceptance of papers will be notified by 15 March 2026.
- If accepted, presenters should be prepared to present their papers in 10 minutes with 15 minutes of discussion.
- By the conference, papers should be in mature form to facilitate a robust working group conversation and prepare for possible publication.
- After the conference, organizers will publish a selection of the best papers from each sub-theme. Presenters will have a chance to submit their full paper of 6000 words (including footnotes) for peer-review, which must incorporate any insights received from the conference working groups or subsequent conversations.
Paper Proposal Guidelines
Each proposal must include:
Name
Institutional affiliation
Email address
Paper title
Abstract (250–300 words)
