Call for Papers: 2026 Yale Korean Philosophy of Religion and Theology Graduate Conference

The Yale Korean Philosophy of Religion and Theology Graduate Conference is pleased to announce its second annual conference. We invite presenters from graduate students and emerging scholars working in philosophy of religion, theology, and religious thought within Korean studies. We especially welcome proposals that challenge, expand, and reinterpret the concept of “Korean” in religious discourses, while engaging in dialogue with political theory, comparative religious studies, sociology and anthropology, critical literary studies, intellectual history, and other related disciplines.

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s national liberation, the KPRT conference particularly encourages papers that critically address and constructively engage with the notions of liberation, sovereignty, national autonomy, war, and nonviolent resistance in the texts and contexts of, about, or around Korea and Koreans—through the hermeneutical lenses of theology and philosophy.

Presenters and participants are expected to join us in person. Those interested in presenting should submit a 300-word abstract. Please note that travel expenses are not covered. If you have any questions, please contact us at yalekprt@gmail.com

Proposal Submission: https://forms.gle/qat6PKxEA5iZXSX37 

Submission Deadline: December 20th, 2025

Event Date: February 27th, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Venue: 409 Prospect St., New Haven, CT, Yale Divinity School, S200 RSV Room