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Call for Papers

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How to achieve sustainable justice 

The core message of many religions and social movements is justice as a work of love, a space of salvation / liberation and a message of justification. Justice is a task towards the neighbour and a vision of a divine space, which stimulates spiritual activists in equal measure. But what is just needs to be constantly discussed, adapted and defined. Gender justice and LGBTIQ*, racism and the legacy of colonialism, as well as the redefinition of the relationship between human beings, fellow creatures and nature are the subject of intense debates about justice and its sustainable establishment. What can be a religious, a feminist-theological and a feminist-spiritual response to these challenges from the perspective of different religions and denominations? What are the key tasks for the future?

Papers could be submitted on the following themes:

  • PoC, non-binary and trans families, as international studies show, are particularly affected by the consequences of the global climate catastrophe and experience blame for local events.
  • People in precarious situations are particularly vulnerable to environmental pollution and its impacts.
  • Justice as a sustainability goal includes empowerment
  • Concepts of justice in religions
  • Work on gender justice
  • What is the role of a European network of women working on issues of theology and religion in relation to sustainable justice?
  • What are our tasks in research, teaching, daily life, etc. in the face of these crises?

This call is for short papers (so-called mini-lectures of max. 20 minutes), presented in one of the conference languages: English, German or Spanish.

Call for Prayer/Ritual/Meditation

(Thursday to Sunday, 8:30-8:50 am)

Prayers, rituals or meditations offer participants a space for communal prayer and spiritual expression. They are intended to highlight different traditions and religions at the conference and to connect with the theme of sustainable justice in its many dimensions - gender, climate and social justice.

Proposals for a prayer/ritual/meditation can be submitted in the same way as proposals for a short paper (see below). Please indicate the religious tradition and language of your choice, as well as the topic you wish to address. The title of the document should clearly indicate that it is a proposal for a prayer/ritual/meditation and not an abstract for a short paper. 

How to apply

Abstracts for papers or rituals will be collected from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Abstracts should include a significant title and should be max. 500 words in length.
Papers should clearly present a question or argument relating to at least one of the above themes.

Submit your proposal

To submit your proposal, please fill out this PDF-form and upload it via this link (hessenbox).

If you have trouble uploading the PDF-form, please send it via eMail to:

Further questions about thematic issues as well as any technical question, can be adressed to Lea Chilian at

While registrations to the conference will open soon, important dates for proposal submissions are as follows:

  • Opening of the call for papers or rituals: December 1, 2024
  • Deadline for abstract submissions: February 28, 2025
  • Notification of accepted papers or rituals: March 31, 2025
  • End of early bird registration: May 15, 2025
  • Conference Date: August 20-24, 2025

If the short paper or proposal for prayer/ritual/meditation is accepted by the preparatory group, you will be kindly asked to register for the conference and book an accommodation for yourself. Conference costs cover meals (excluding breakfast), a conference dinner and music on the Saturday, the film program on the Friday, and an optional guided town tour. Costs will amount to 300 € (early bird registration) or 380 € (registration after May 15, 2025). Unfortunately, presenters of short papers or rituals are not exempted from paying the registration fee. Active participants can apply for financial help.