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Portrait of Marcella Althaus-Reid

Marcella Althaus-Reid’s Indecent Theology

Marcella Althaus-Reid’s Indecent Theology

The website for the international conference honouring the 75th birthday of Marcella Althaus-Reid (1952-2009) – Edinburgh, 15th-17th April 2027

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The website for the international conference honouring the 75th birthday of Marcella Althaus-Reid (1952-2009) – Edinburgh, 15th-17th April 2027

Marcella Althaus-Reid’s Indecent Theology – The Caminata Continues

International Conference Commemorating Marcella Althaus-Reid will be held 15th-17th April 2027 at the School of Divinity (New College), University of Edinburgh.

 

In May 2027, the pioneering and provocative theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid would have turned 75. Her work continues to inspire critical conversations and transformative practices within theology, religious studies, and beyond. To mark this occasion, the conference gathers former companions and colleagues who knew and worked alongside her, as well as scholars and practitioners who are inspired by Althaus-Reid’s legacy and continue to engage with and expand upon her theological work today. Hosted at the School of Divinity in Edinburgh – where Marcella Althaus-Reid herself once taught – this conference is dedicated to honoring her life and enduring legacy. We gather not only to remember and to share, but also, in Althaus-Reid’s own words, to “go further”. Together, we carry forward the Caminata as a collective journey of critical reflection, solidarity, and ongoing commitment to liberation.

This conference invites participants to engage with Althaus-Reid’s theological vision, to trace the continuing resonances of her work in contemporary contexts, and to nurture new conversations across disciplines and communities. We warmly welcome scholars as well as interested participants from all backgrounds, whether you are deeply familiar with the topic or simply curious, and invite you to take part in the ongoing dialogue.

Our Call for Papers is now out – deadline 31st August 2026. 

Contact: mailto:indecenttheologymar@gmail.com

 

This website will provide updates on the conference as plans develop.

Organising team: Carlotta Israel, Sonja Thomaier, Charlotte Jacobs, Jeremy Carrette, Lisa Isherwood, Thia Cooper, Rachel Muers

More about Marcella Althaus-Reid and her work at New College

The life of Marcella Althaus-Reid

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