Fall Theology Conference 2026

Rochester, NY - October 3

“Spirit and Scripture”

Call for papers - now open!

The CATA Fall Theology Conference will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. The theme for this year’s conference is “Spirit and Scripture,” an invitation to theological reflection on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the nature and interpretation of Scripture, and the relationship between the two.

Registration coming soon!

Call for Papers

CATA encourages submission of high-quality papers on any topic falling within the disciplines of biblical studies; theological readings of Scripture; historical, systematic, philosophical, moral, and pastoral theology; and interdisciplinary theological work that engages with other academic disciplines. Special consideration will be given to papers that broadly intersect with the conference theme, “Spirit and Scripture.”

Papers should be scholarly presentations of about 25 minutes, aimed at an audience of students, pastors, and faculty from across the spectrum of theological disciplines.

TOPICS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT DATES

Topics
Topics in the broad theological disciplines that fall outside of the specific theme of the conference are also welcome. Possible areas of focus within the theme include, but are not limited to: The person and work of the Holy Spirit in biblical and theological perspective Pneumatology in historical and contemporary theology The inspiration, authority, and canon processes of Scripture Hermeneutics and the role of the Spirit in biblical interpretation Spiritual formation, proclamation, and the Christian life Pneumatological approaches to theological method

Topics

Topics in the broad theological disciplines that fall outside of the specific theme of the conference are also welcome. Possible areas of focus within the theme include, but are not limited to:

The person and work of the Holy Spirit in biblical and theological perspective
Pneumatology in historical and contemporary theology
The inspiration, authority, and canon processes of Scripture
Hermeneutics and the role of the Spirit in biblical interpretation
Spiritual formation, proclamation, and the Christian life
Pneumatological approaches to theological method

Submission Guidelines
Proposals should be approximately 250 words in length. The best proposals articulate a clear thesis and include a brief explanation of their plan (and/or method). Please prepare them for blind review and submit as an email attachment. To facilitate anonymous review of proposals, please include your name, institutional affiliation, contact information, and the title of your proposal in the body of your email. All proposals should be submitted electronically as file attachments in DOC or PDF format. Title your email “Spirit and Scripture.” Please email conference proposals to: Rick Wadholm Vice President and Book Review Editor, Canadian-American Theological Association wadholm@gmail.com Subject line: "FALL THEOLOGY CONFERENCE PROPOSAL"

Submission Guidelines

Proposals should be approximately 250 words in length.
The best proposals articulate a clear thesis and include a brief explanation of their plan (and/or method).
Please prepare them for blind review and submit as an email attachment.
To facilitate anonymous review of proposals, please include your name, institutional affiliation, contact information, and the title of your proposal in the body of your email.
All proposals should be submitted electronically as file attachments in *DOC or *PDF format.
Title your email “Spirit and Scripture.”
Please email conference proposals to:
Rick Wadholm Vice President and Book Review Editor, Canadian-American Theological Association wadholm@gmail.com
Subject line: "FALL THEOLOGY CONFERENCE PROPOSAL"

Important Dates
The deadline for proposal submissions is June 1, 2026. Authors whose proposals are chosen for participation in the conference will receive notification by June 15, 2026.