2nd International Religion and Society Conference

2nd International Religion and Society Conference

“Who Cares? Society, Religions, and the Concern for the Other.”

Dates: 28–29 May 2026

At the heart of this conference lies the concept of care as a moral, relational, and socially embedded practice. Care raises questions about responsibility toward the vulnerable, the meaning of solidarity, and the cultivation of moral imagination in contexts marked by pluralism and conflict. By bringing religious and secular perspectives into dialogue, the conference seeks to illuminate how concern for the other can be articulated, sustained, and translated into concrete practices within contemporary societies.

About

The question “Why should I care?” points to a profound moral, spiritual, and social challenge in contemporary societies. See Conference Rationale

Programme

Junior Conference (27 May)

Plenary Conference (28–29 May)

Abstracts

Junior Conference

Plenary Conference

Call for Papers

Paper submissions are now closed.

Venue

IT Services Building
VC Room 101
University of Malta

Accommodation

For those seeking accommodation near the university, the address is: L-Università ta' Malta, Msida, MSD 2080.

Practical Information

Conference Language: English
Venue: Board Room, Faculty of Theology, University of Malta
Attendance certificates will be provided on request.
For participants travelling from abroad, further information about Malta is available at visitmalta.com.
While Malta has a public transport system, the use of taxi services such as eCabs, Bolt, or Uber is recommended for convenience.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Prof. John Berry