Conferences
BTI Consortium Funds
Student Conferences
The BTI Consortium supports interreligious learning by funding student conferences, offering financial as well as promotional support through member school networks.
We welcome diverse conferences that align with the interests of BTI students from various backgrounds. Please apply!
Examples of BTI-Funded Conferences
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3rd Annual Accessing the Divine Conference: Religious Sources of Resilience in an Age of Political Turmoil
The first two years of ATD emphasized disability, interdependence, and creation. In partnership with the Boisi Center at BC, 2025’s theme expanded the vision to our current moment. Click here to see the full schedule.
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Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons
The BTI Consortium invited papers on the intersections of theology, religious studies, and Dungeons & Dragons for a graduate student conference, featuring a keynote speaker, papers, and a live D&D game. Papers had the chance to be published in an upcoming volume.
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Bi-Annual BTI-Hosted “Accessing the Divine”
The Accessing the Divine conference challenges ableist views by affirming bodies in an intersectional view - from gender to race to ability. Weaving practical and scholastic sessions, this BTI-student led conference occurs every other spring including paper prizes and workshops.
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MyGration Christian Conference
The seventh annual ecumenical Mygration Christian Conference will be held on October 17-18, 2025 at Gordon College.
World-class theologians, pastors, and community leaders spoke about what it means to care for (im)migrants and refugees in your neighborhood.
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Engaging Particularities
Engaging Particularities is Boston College's longest-running, student-run comparative theology conference, fostering interreligious enrichment and cooperation. It includes diverse scholars and students, with the 2022 event leading to a special edition of the Journal of Interreligious Studies.
Future Student
Conference Support
Got a student conference idea? Ensure it involves three BTI Consortium Member schools, is open to all BTI students, and appeals to a broad audience. Apply by filling out the form or emailing us. We look forward to collaborating with you!