Submit your contribution
to TREDT 2027
Papers, panel proposals, and Early Career Forum contributions across seventeen lines of inquiry on religious knowledge, authority, and digital transformation.
We invite scholarly contributions
TREDT 2027 invites scholars, researchers, and emerging academics to submit contributions that engage critically with the transformation of religious knowledge, authority, and education in the digital age.
We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives from theology, religious education, sociology of religion, Islamic studies, digital studies, media studies, philosophy, and adjacent fields. Empirical research, theoretical reflections, and methodological contributions are equally valued.
Three ways to contribute
TREDT 2027 accepts three types of contributions, each suited to different stages of scholarly engagement.
Individual Paper
Original research papers presenting empirical findings, theoretical analyses, or methodological reflections. Most common submission format.
Panel Proposal
Coordinated proposals with three to four conceptually connected papers and a chair/discussant. Include a 300-word rationale plus individual abstracts.
Early Career Forum
Dedicated space for doctoral candidates and advanced master's students to present ongoing research with senior scholar feedback in a supportive setting.
What to include in your submission
Required materials
Every submission should include:
- Title of your paper or panel proposal
- Abstract (300–500 words for individual papers; 300 words rationale + individual abstracts for panels)
- Five keywords reflecting the main themes
- Short bio (100–150 words) for each author, including institutional affiliation
- Contact details (email, institutional address)
- Indication of preferred thematic strand from the seventeen lines of inquiry
Languages
Submissions and presentations are accepted in English, German, Turkish, Arabic, and Indonesian. Simultaneous translation into English will be provided for all sessions.
Abstracts should be submitted in English to facilitate the review process. If your presentation will be delivered in another language, please indicate this in your submission.
Review process
All submissions undergo peer review by members of the Scientific Advisory Board, drawn from the conference's partner institutions and international affiliates.
The review process considers scholarly quality, thematic relevance, and originality of contribution. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by 30 October 2026.
Submission method
Submissions are made by email to cfp@cemist.eu.
Please use the subject line "TREDT 2027 Abstract Submission" and attach your abstract as a PDF or Word document. You will receive an automatic confirmation upon receipt.
Publication opportunities
Selected contributions will be considered for publication in:
- An edited volume with an international academic publisher
- A peer-reviewed special issue of an academic journal
Authors retain copyright of their contributions. Publication details will be communicated to selected authors after the conference.
Important deadlines
Send your abstract by 15 September 2026
Email your abstract, bio, and keywords to cfp@cemist.eu. We look forward to your contribution.