International conference
“Theology of Vocation in a Technocentric Age: Rethinking Work, Family, and Community”
The meaning of vocation in a technocentric age calls for renewed theological discernment as automation, AI, digital economies, and emerging technologies reshape work, family life, and community structures.
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.
Conference format: online, March 26–27, 2026
Organizers:
- Luther Academy / Riga, Latvia
- Gothenburg Lutheran School of Theology / Gothenburg, Sweden
- International Leadership University / Nairobi, Kenya
Working language: English
More information: https://www.luteraakademija.lv/konferences/en/
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 wordsPaper length (if accepted): 2,500–4,000 words
Presentation time: 20 minutes + 10 minutes for discussion
Abstract submission deadline: February 16, 2026Submit your abstract here >
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Registration includes:
– full access to the conference (online),
– conference materials (PowerPoint presentations),
– certificate of participation.
Registration deadline: March 20, 2026
Register as a participant: here
(If you are registered as a presenter, no additional registration is required.)
