# Event Details - **Event Name**: SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for our conference on the theme: “Christ Beside Us, Christ Before Us: Pilgrimage, Neighbourliness & Encounters in Christian Ethics.”About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/aabece20-b140-11f0-abc6-7f2c0bb94a33-rimg-w883-h740-dcfeefd0-gmir.jpg Call for PapersThe Postgraduate Co-Conveners of the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics invite papers exploring “Christ Beside Us, Christ Before Us: Pilgrimage, Neighbourliness, and Encounters in Christian Ethics” for the Postgraduate Conference 2026. We welcome contributions that engage with this theme in diverse ways, including (but not limited to):Accounts of the pilgrim, companion, neighbour, or stranger in Scripture and theology;Christological accounts of Christ as neighbour, companion, or fellow pilgrim, and their ethical implications;Ethical and practical-theological approaches to living as neighbours across difference;Reflections on pilgrimage as a metaphor or practice shaping moral imagination and ethical relations;Case studies of neighbourliness (or its failure) in church life, civic life, public theologies, or interfaith contexts;Historical and contemporary examples of Christian communities embodying (or struggling with) the call to be neighbourly;Neighbourliness in global, postcolonial, and migratory contexts;Encounters with the stranger, hospitality, and vulnerability as dimensions of Christian ethics;Accounts of liturgical or other practices that depict, critique, nurture, or enact neighbourly ways of being.Submission FormatsPlease submit abstracts of up to 250 words by 6 February 2026 to pg-convener@ssce.org.uk. In addition to traditional academic papers (20-minute papers followed by a 10-minute Q&A), we also encourage work-in-progress poster presentations (5-minute presentations followed by a 5-minute Q&A).Selection CriteriaAbstracts will be assessed for:Originality and scholarly or practical rigour;Clarity of argument or approach; andRelevance to the conference theme.We particularly welcome submissions from postgraduates and early-career researchers whose work is in progress. If you are uncertain about how to structure an abstract, we encourage you to contact us; we will be glad to provide guidance and support in developing your idea into an abstract suitable for submission.ContactFor questions or to submit your abstract, please contact: pg-convener@ssce.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your contributions!About the ConferenceThe price for attending the conference is £20, which includes lunch, tea/coffee, and refreshments.Applications for conference bursaries are available upon request by emailing pg-convener@ssce.org.uk. Please do so before acquiring a ticket.We will meet on Wednesday 6 May 2025, from 09:30 to 17:45 at Christ Church, Oxford, for the conference.We are delighted to announce that a virtual bookshop will be available as part of the conference, featuring a wide range of Christian ethics titles at discounted prices – further details will be provided in due course.Delegates are warmly invited to attend services in Christ Church Cathedral (adjacent to the College) at the following times:07:15 – Morning Prayer07:35 – Holy Communion18:05 – Choral EvensongBaptised persons who are communicant members of their churches are welcome to receive Communion, but reception is not required to attend. SSCE Co-Conveners will be present at these services and will have breakfast afterwards (not included in the conference ticket price) before registration opens at 09:30. You are very welcome to join us.We will also meet for dinner after Evensong (not included in the conference ticket price). This will be an opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other’s company. Please let us know if you would like to join us so that we can make reservations and accommodate any dietary requirements.Delegates who remain in Oxford the following day are warmly invited to join us for a tour and informal social events – further details will be shared during the conference. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/ssce-postgraduate-conference-2026/100001811314182479 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.38, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Christ Church, University of Oxford - **lat**: 51.7497525 - **long**: -1.2567745 - **full address**: Christ Church, University of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/da7fe4060910eaac722886680aee1a7a544701ea465d408d19e478ff9957d663-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffbf48-gmir.jpg?v=1761355186 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Christ Church, University of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026? - **A:** SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 is organized by The Society for the Study of Christian Ethics (SSCE). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SSCE Postgraduate Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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