The Fourteenth Gathering of the International Origen Colloquium
Origen and the Development of Christian Thought
Join us for the听the Fourteenth Gathering of the International Origen Colloquium:听Origen and the Development of Christian Thought. The gathering takes place at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA from 10-14 August 2026.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Monday, August 10, 2026 | |
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| 7:00鈥�9:00 p.m. | Welcome, Opening Lecture, and Reception (Gasson Hall 鈥� Main Campus)Peter Martens |
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | |
| 9:00鈥�10:30 a.m. | Plenary Panel (TML 鈥� Brighton Campus)Dieter Roth, Christoph Markschies |
| 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 01鈥�03 |
| 12:30鈥�2:00 p.m. | Lunch (Simboli Hall 鈥� Brighton Campus) |
| 2:15鈥�4:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 04鈥�06 |
| 4:30鈥�6:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 07鈥�09 |
| 6:30鈥�8:30 p.m. | Graduate Student Meeting听(Simboli Hall 鈥� Brighton Campus) |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| 9:00鈥�10:00 a.m. | Plenary Lecture (TML 鈥� Brighton Campus)Xavier Morales |
| 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:00 p.m. | Quaestiones disputatae |
| 12:00鈥�1:30辫尘 | Lunch (Simboli Hall 鈥� Brighton Campus) |
| 础蹿迟别谤苍辞辞苍鈥攅惫别苍颈苍驳 | Optional Cultural Activities(Museum of Fine Arts Tour/North End Tour 鈥� see final program for more details) |
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | |
| 9:00鈥�10:00 a.m. | Plenary Lecture听(TML 鈥� Brighton Campus)Lavinia Cerioni |
| 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 10鈥�12 |
| 12:30鈥�1:30 p.m. | Lunch听(Simboli Hall 鈥� Brighton Campus) |
| 2:00鈥�4:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 13鈥�15 |
| 4:30鈥�6:00 p.m. | Quaestiones disputatae |
| 6:30鈥�8:30 p.m. | Dinner (The Heights, Corcoran Commons 鈥� Main Campus) |
Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| 9:00鈥�10:30 a.m.听 | Concurrrent Sessions 16鈥�18 |
| 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 19鈥�21 |
| 12:30鈥�2:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00鈥�3:00辫尘 | Closing Lecture (TML 鈥� Brighton Campus) Alfons F眉rst |
| 3:00鈥�4:00 p.m. | Closing Panel听(TML 鈥� Brighton Campus)On the Future of Origen Scholarship |
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*At the Origeniana XIV, we would like to experiment with the quaestio disputata format. Organizing these sessions presents certain challenges, but we will make the attempt. We propose several quaestiones disputatae related to Origen and his legacy. Those interested may submit their abstracts, which will be evaluated by the organizers.
When two proposals on the same topic but with different viewpoints are received, a quaestio disputata will be established. Otherwise, the proposal will be assigned to a Short Paper or Workshop session. The quaestiones we propose are the following (though we remain open to others):
- Is Origen a systematic thinker?
- Did Arianism emerge as a consequence of Origen鈥檚 theology?
- Is there a Political Theology in Origen鈥檚 work?
- After the resurrection, will the body be purified or annihilated?
- Did Origen actually hold the doctrine of the preexistence of souls?
The conference schedule will be adapted based on the proposals the organizers receive.
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Dear Colleagues,
We are no longer accepting proposals for papers or thematic sessions for Origeniana XIV.听Notification of acceptance of all papers and session proposals will be made soon.
As announced in the First Circular Letter, the theme of the conference is 鈥淥rigen and the Development of Christian Thought.鈥� Origen of Alexandria played a crucial role in the development of Christian thought. It is possible to distinguish two aspects of his role. On the one hand, many early Christian doctrines achieved definitive formulation in the writings of Origen. On the other hand, his teaching was the point of departure for further development. For example, many early intuitions about biblical interpretation acquired a coherent theory in Origen's writings; it is also possible to understand later theological controversies as struggles between competing versions of, or reactions against, Origen's theology. Therefore, the听Colloquium Origenianum Quartum Decimum welcomes two categories of papers: those that examine the reception of earlier Christian thought in Origen, and those that study the influence of Origen on later Christian thought. Consequently, the Conference will not have a specific theme, but rather a general perspective, namely, the place of Origen in the dynamic processes involved in the formation of Christian thought.
Types of Sessions
In addition to the invited Plenary Lectures, there will be three kinds of sessions at the meeting.
Individual Short Papers: These sessions will consist of four papers of 20 minutes each, plus discussion.
Workshop Sessions with a Common Theme: These will consist of four papers of 20 minutes each, plus discussion. Each paper proposal should be submitted separately by each speaker, but the proposal should state that it is intended for a workshop session and indicate the theme and other speakers involved.
Quaestiones disputatae: These sessions鈥攁n experimental innovation for Origeniana鈥攚ill include two papers of 30 minutes each, approaching a controversial question in Origenian studies from different perspectives.
Eligibility
All presenters at the meeting must be registered for the meeting. Registration is coming soon.
The AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle is offering a special group rate of $239 USD per night.
Last Day to Book:听Friday, July 10, 2026
