The Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, at the University of Oxford announces a major international conference to take place on 24-25 April 2025 at the University of Oxford: Theology and Integral Ecology: New Approaches to our Planetary Crisis. The conference will address questions at the intersection of theology and integral ecology, exploring the interconnectedness of the social, cultural, economic, political, and scientific aspects of our current global situation.

In recent years, the term “integral ecology” has gained prominence across various disciplines as a framework for understanding the complex relationships between human and natural systems. The term was prominently employed in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ where it was intended to galvanise action within Catholic contexts, but also amongst other religious denominations and in civil society more broadly. Ten years on, the moment is right for fresh evaluations and further deepening of the theological engagement with integral ecology. Visit the event page for complete information.

Call for Papers. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday, December 13, 2024 12 p.m. GMT. See information here.

This public event is shared by the CSJ Center for Reconciliation and Justice as a resource for the LMU Laudato Si' Action Platform.