Student Conferences
BTI Consortium Funds
Student Conferences
The BTI Consortium supports interreligious learning by funding student conferences, offering $250-$1,500 along with promotional support through member school networks. We welcome diverse conferences that align with the interests of BTI students from various backgrounds.
Examples of BTI-Funded Events
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3rd Annual Accessing the Divine Conference: Religious Sources of Resilience in an Age of Political Turmoil
The first two years of ATD emphasized disability, interdependence, and creation. In partnership with the Boisi Center at BC, this year’s theme expands the vision to our current moment. Click here for full CFP, due January 13, 2025.
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Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons
The BTI Consortium invited papers on the intersections of theology, religious studies, and Dungeons & Dragons for a graduate student conference, featuring a keynote speaker, papers, and a live D&D game. Papers had the chance to be published in an upcoming volume.
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Annual Accessing the Divine: Disability, Embodiment, and Claiming Joyous Futures (Year 1), Disability, Creation, and Relationality (Year 2)
The Accessing the Divine conference challenges ableist views by affirming bodies in an intersectional view. Weaving practical and scholastic sessions, this BTI-student led conference occurs each spring.
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MyGration Christian Conference
The sixth annual ecumenical Mygration Christian Conference was held on October 4-5, 2024 at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton.
World-class theologians, pastors, and community leaders spoke about what it means to care for (im)migrants and refugees in your neighborhood.
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Engaging Particularities
Engaging Particularities is Boston College's longest-running, student-run comparative theology conference, fostering interreligious enrichment and cooperation. It includes diverse scholars and students, with the 2022 event leading to a special edition of the Journal of Interreligious Studies.
Future Student
Conference Support
Got a student conference idea? Ensure it involves three BTI Consortium Member schools, is open to all BTI students, and appeals to a broad audience. Apply by filling out the form or emailing us. We look forward to collaborating with you!