The Future of Syriac Studies and the Legacy of Sebastian P. Brock, Sigtuna, Sweden, June 12–15, 2018

On the occasion of the 80th birthday of Sebastian P. Brock, Sankt Ignatios Theological Academy & Stockholm School of Theology, Sweden, are hosting a conference on “The Future of Syriac Studies.” Sebastian Brock will participate and it is expected that this will be a significant and memorable event for Syriac studies. In addition to the plenary and general sessions, events of Syriac song and poetry are being planned, as well as a round-table discussion of the future of Syriac studies.

Papers are now being invited and solicited from senior and junior scholars for a limited number of spaces in general sessions. Papers should be 20-25 minutes in order to give time for discussion, and may concern any topic in the broad range of Syriac studies. Please keep in mind that the theme of this conference focuses upon new directions and methodologies, as well as the forging of new resolutions to traditional issues.