Call for Papers – GCCHHSTIR 2027, Ottawa

Global Conference on Catholic Historical Heritage, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Relations

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Conference date

27–28 Feb 2027

Ottawa, Canada

Paper deadline: 26 Jan 2027
Registration closes: 07 Feb 2027

WRFER invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals and students to submit original research papers for the Global Conference on Catholic Historical Heritage, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Relations (GCCHHSTIR 2027), scheduled for 27–28 February 2027 in Ottawa, Canada.

The conference welcomes research contributions across the following session tracks, encouraging knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Call for papers

GCCHHSTIR 2027 conference topics

Original research papers, abstracts, case studies and review papers in Global Conference on Catholic Historical Heritage, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Relations are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:

1Preservation of Religious Artefacts

Methods for conserving historical Catholic artefacts
Impact of climate change on heritage sites
Case studies of successful preservation efforts

2Sacramental Theology in Contemporary Contexts

Exploration of sacraments in modern society
Interplay between tradition and contemporary practice
The role of sacramental theology in faith development

3Interfaith Dialogue and Collaboration

Models of successful interfaith initiatives
Education and faith in interfaith settings
Challenges in interfaith relationships

4Ethical Implications of Historical Narratives

Interpretation of historical events in Catholicism
Ethics of representation and memory
Impacts of colonialism on Catholic heritage

5Impact of Digital Innovations

Use of technology in preserving historical records
Digital museums and virtual heritage experiences
Data privacy concerns in digital archival projects

Papers must be original and not published or under review elsewhere. Submission guidelines

Plan your participation

Important dates for GCCHHSTIR 2027

Paper submission deadline 26 January 2027 Open
Last date of registration 7 February 2027
Conference 27–28 February 2027

The conference schedule mail is sent by the conference coordinator after the last date of registration. Do not book tickets or hotels before you receive it.

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