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![[Abbreviated information for alt text] Early Career Scholar Public lecture Competition 2026. We invite proposals in the form of a 500-word abstract from early-career scholars working in areas including, but not limited to, systematic theology, theological ethics, ecclesiology, missiology, religious studies, and political theology. See full conditions below.
Topic: The Church in a Changing Society
The landscape of Christianity across Scotland is changing. What does faithful witness look like when the church can no longer assume cultural authority or social embeddedness? Does the current moment call for a new ecclesiology, or a recovery of older ones? And how should the church engage political and public life when it can no longer speak from a position of establishment or majority?
Contributions might address, but are not limited to, theologies of revival and ecclesial decline; the church’s public and political vocation; the cultural deployment of Christian identity; or the resources that Scripture, tradition, and theological ethics offer to the church in this moment. These topics are understood broadly, and proposals engaging the theme from other angles are warmly welcomed.
Eligibility: The competition is open to third- and fourth-year PhD students and early-career scholars within two years of completing their doctorate by the submission date.
Submission Requirements: Applicants should submit:
- A 500-word abstract outlining the proposed lecture;
- Institutional affiliation and contact details;
- A short academic CV or a sample of previous work if published works are unavailable.
Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be assessed according to:
- Quality
- Relevance to theme
- Originality
- Suitability for a public lecture
- Potential for development into an article for Theology in Scotland](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3wndnsejxsrh5puv5z7qxrcb/bafkreidpmcw23xipaejbnvrwk72tixhgyrulgyw3trqgfkvx2b54aoxk2i)
