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- **Event Name**: McDonald Centre Annual Conference 2026 | Reimagining Humanism
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an invigorating dialogue on religious humanism at the McDonald Centre Annual Conference 2026About this EventReimagining Humanism: Religious Humanisms as Frameworks for Building a Common Life in a Fractured WorldPlease note that upon completing this Eventbrite registration, we will be in touch regarding payment methods.June 11-13, 2026 | Christ Church, University of OxfordJoin us for the McDonald Centre's 2026 Annual Conference as we explore how religious humanisms can address our fractured world's most pressing ethical and political challenges.About This ConferenceSince ancient times, humanism has challenged boundaries of citizenship and identity. Yet modern humanism became associated with secular philosophies and, critics argue, aligned with colonial domination. Today, scholars are recovering humanism's diverse religious forms across multiple global traditions, from the abolition movement to humanitarian initiatives to anti-apartheid struggles.This conference examines religious traditions of humanism as points of connection between divergent frameworks. We focus particularly on how Christian humanism intersects with Jewish and Islamic humanisms, tracing their entangled histories and contemporary expressions in democratic movements.Key QuestionsCan theologically grounded humanisms offer analytical and constructive frameworks for:Ordering our common life nationally and internationally?Peacefully negotiating pluralism?Providing alternatives to ethnoreligious nationalism and civilizational chauvinism?What to ExpectAcademic presentations from distinguished international scholarsPanel discussions with practitioners building interfaith bridgesExploration of democratic organizing, civic trust-building, and conflict transformationPapers published in a special issue of the Journal of Religious EthicsDistinguished SpeakersSlavica Jakelić - Richard P. Baepler Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, Valparaiso UniversityRandi Rashkover - Nathan and Sofia Gumenick Chair of Judaic Studies, William &amp; MaryEric Gregory - Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Religion, Princeton UniversityUfuk Topkara - Professor of Comparative Theology from an Islamic Perspective, Humboldt University of BerlinJoshua Hordern - Professor of Christian Ethics, University of OxfordAaron Stalnaker - Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana UniversityChammah Kaunda - Academic Dean, Oxford Centre for Mission StudiesBuilding on SuccessThis conference follows our 2025 gathering, "Christian Humanism and the Black Atlantic," which examined Paul Gilroy's concept of "reparative humanism" and attracted capacity attendance.Who Should AttendScholars of theology, ethics, and religious studiesGraduate students researching humanism, pluralism, or political theologyPractitioners in interfaith work and democratic organizingAnyone interested in how religious traditions can contribute to civic renewalStay ConnectedSign up for our mailing list for conference updates, program details, and registration information. Click here to join our mailing list.This event is organised by the McDonald Centre for Theology, Public Life and Ethics based in the Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford. By registering for this event, you consent to the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life contacting you with conference-related information, including payment details and event updates. Your data will be used solely for this purpose and will not be shared with third parties. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting .
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- **city**: Oxford
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- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre
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- **full address**: Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre, Christ Church, St Aldates, Oxford, United Kingdom

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