Call for Papers – Political Theology as Discernment

October 23-26, 2019, KU Leuven will host a conference, Lest XII. The theme is “Theos and Polis: Political Theology as Discernment.” The purpose of the conference is to examine the dynamic relationship between politics, as the art of building the structures of shared life, and theology, as the articulation of our interrelatedness in God.

This conference seeks to bring together political theologians from all over the world to reflect on:

• The theoretical and doctrinal foundations of political theology
• Political theology as discernment, and discernment as a method for political theology
• Political engagements and their consequences for theological doctrines
• A common apostolic discernment of the Church

The deadline for submission is March 1, 2019. Please submit abstracts of 250-350 words via email. Please provide your name and institution and contact information, including e‐mail address. Indicate whether you will be requiring A/V equipment. Please visit the conference webpage for more information.