What is the future of Theology and Religious studies?

What is the future of Theology and Religious studies?

We study the nature of theology and religious studies, how these disciplines relate to each other, their current position in academia and society, and their future.

What is the future of Theology and Religious studies?

What is the future of Theology and Religious studies?

We study the nature of theology and religious studies, how these disciplines relate to each other, their current position in academia and society, and their future.

Upcoming events

FOAT Research meeting November 2026

November 26 | 11:00 - 12:00 CET

During this FOAT research meeting, Theo van Willigenburg (PhD) will present his [...]

FOAT Research Meeting December 2026

December 24 | 11:00 - 12:00 CET

The agenda and link to the live stream will be shared by [...]

FOAT Research Meeting January 2027

January 28, 2027 | 11:00 - 12:00 CET

During this Research Meeting, Daniel Siedell (Art historian, Theologian and Curator)  will [...]

Our aims

Research

We do interdisciplinary research on the position of theology and religious studies and its future in academics

Connect

We aim to connect academics, professionals and policy makers all around the world who are interested in the future of academic theology and religious studies

Inform

We inform the findings of our efforts to a broader public, via blogs, publications, a research database, public events and presentations

Why get involved?

The Future of Academic Theology project seeks to join forces to provide the academic field of theology and religious studies with a robust response to the challenges posed by a changing societal and academic context.

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