British Analytic Theology Symposium (BATS) 2026

May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Department of Philosophy, University of York

University of York
York
United Kingdom

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Speakers:

Rutgers University - New Brunswick
University of Oxford

Organisers:

University of St. Andrews
University of Leeds
Oxford University
Eton College
University of Birmingham
University of Oxford
University of York

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Dates: 21-22 May 2026
Location: University of York, United Kingdom

The British Analytic Theology Symposium (BATS) 2026 organising committee invites abstract submissions for its inaugural symposium. There is no specific theme and submissions are welcome from all religious traditions.

Keynotes:

Prof. Brian Leftow (Rutgers University)

Prof. William Wood (University of Oxford)

Format:

Each paper will be allotted 40 minutes in total—20 minutes for presentation (approximately 2,500 words maximum) followed by 20 minutes for discussion.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Please submit an abstract of up to 400 words outlining the main argument and contribution of your paper.
  • Include a separate cover page with your name, institutional affiliation (as well as role at the institution), paper title, and contact details.

Submissions should be sent as a single PDF file to [email protected].

Deadline for submission: 31st December 2025

Notification of acceptance: 28th February 2026

For further information, please contact - [email protected] - or visit - bats.me.uk 

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