Twelfth Annual Archbishop Iakovos Graduate Student Conference in Patristic Studies, Hellenic College Holy Cross, March 3–5, 2016

The Stephen and Catherine Pappas Patristic Institute of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce its twelfth  annual Archbishop Iakovos Graduate Student Conference in Patristic Studies on March 3–5, 2016. The purpose of the conference is to bring graduate students together from the fields of Patristic Studies, Historical Theology, and the History of Christianity in Late Antiquity in a collaborative and theological setting to hear and discuss peer research. The conference will begin on Thursday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m., and ends with dinner on Saturday, March 5.

We now call for paper proposals. We encourage all doctoral and masters students with research interests in Patristic Studies, Historical Exegesis or Theology, or the History of Christianity in Late Antiquity, to submit a paper abstract of approximately 250 words. Topics relating to eastern Christianity, including Syriac-speaking Christianity, are particularly encouraged. Each presenter will have 20 minutes to present her or his paper, followed by a respondent’s prepared comments and group discussion.

For those who live outside the Boston area that might need financial assistance to attend the conference, we are able to provide financial aid (40% of conference-related expenses) upon request to assist with the cost of your participation.