Call for Papers – ICCSASTID 2027, Barcelona

International Conference on Catholic Sacred Art, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Dialogue

Submit a paper Register as listener Pay the fee

Conference date

22–23 Mar 2027

Barcelona, Spain

Paper deadline: 18 Feb 2027
Registration closes: 02 Mar 2027

WRFER invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals and students to submit original research papers for the International Conference on Catholic Sacred Art, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Dialogue (ICCSASTID 2027), scheduled for 22–23 March 2027 in Barcelona, Spain.

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

Call for papers

ICCSASTID 2027 conference topics

Original research papers, abstracts, case studies and review papers in Catholic Sacred Art, Sacramental Theology and Interfaith Dialogue are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:

1Sacred Art and Cultural Identity

Exploring local expressions of Catholic sacred art
Impact of sacred art on community identity
Art as a medium for intercultural dialogue

2Theology of Sacraments

Interpreting sacramental theology in contemporary contexts
Sacraments as communal versus individual experiences
Challenges in teaching sacramental theology today

3Interfaith Dialogue in Art

Role of sacred art in promoting interfaith understanding
Comparative analysis of sacred symbols in different traditions
Case studies of interfaith community art projects

4Historical Perspectives on Sacred Art

Evolution of Catholic sacred art through centuries
Influence of historical events on sacred artistic expression
Art movements in relation to shifts in theology

5Digital Innovations in Sacred Art

Technological advancements in preserving sacred art
Virtual reality experiences of sacred spaces
Digital representation of sacramental themes

6Ethics in Sacred Art Creation

Moral implications of depicting sacred figures
Challenges of authenticity and appropriation
Balancing tradition with contemporary artistic expression

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

Plan your participation

Important dates for ICCSASTID 2027

Paper submission deadline 18 February 2027 Open
Last date of registration 2 March 2027
Conference 22–23 March 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.

Key dates