International Conference “Theology of Vocation in a Technocentric Age"

On March 26–27, 2026, the Luther Academy, together with the International Leadership University in Kenya and the Lutheran School of Theology in Gothenburg, is organizing an international online conference titled “Theology of Vocation in a Technocentric Age: Rethinking Work, Family, and Community.”

The international conference “Theology of Vocation in a Technocentric Age: Rethinking Work, Family, and Community” invites theologians, philosophers, ethicists, social scientists, Church leaders, technologists, and practitioners to explore how Christian conceptions of vocation must be rearticulated amid rapid technological change.

Automation, AI, digital economies, and emerging technologies are reshaping work, family life, community structures, and the meaning of vocation. This conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary and global platform for reflection, dialogue, and constructive proposals.

 In an era increasingly defined by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital mediation, the classical Christian theology of vocation faces profound challenges and opportunities. The technocentric paradigm has reshaped the meaning of work, blurred the boundaries between professional and personal life, and transformed human relationships and community structures. This conference seeks to rediscover and reinterpret the theology of vocation (Beruf, calling) as a dynamic framework for understanding human purpose, responsibility, and identity of a mid-technological acceleration.

We invite scholars, clergy, researchers, and master’s and doctoral students to submit proposals to participate in the conference with a paper in accordance with the following guidelines:

Abstract length: 250–300 words