2025 Fall Symposium - Boston, Massachusetts

Theme - Christian Identity in a New Era: Scripture, Church and Society
November 18-19, and 21-22, 2025, in Boston, MA

Call to Papers Symposium Program

The Adventist Theological Society annual meetings take place Tuesday (Nov. 18) through Wednesday (Nov. 19), and also Friday (Nov. 21) and Sabbath (Nov. 22), 2025. The special topic is “Christian Identity in a New Era: Scripture, Church and Society.”  You can find the symposium program here.

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ATS 2025 Annual Meetings in Boston, ΜΑ (view poster here)

PLEASE NOTE:  Event Registration Information Below:

Dear ATS Members,

Over the years, we have been truly fortunate to partner with the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) as an affiliated association during their annual meetings each November. This relationship has allowed us not only to hold our own ATS sessions but also to participate in the wider scholarly conversations taking place within ETS. I know many of you have found this to be a deeply enriching experience.

ETS has generously handled numerous logistical details on our behalf—including venue arrangements, coordination with booksellers, and hotel accommodations—and has graciously allowed us to attend their sessions without requiring ETS membership. However, they have recently noted that some of our attendees have not paid the required conference registration fee. This oversight could place strain on what has otherwise been a very positive and mutually beneficial relationship.

As beneficiaries of the excellent programming provided by both ATS and ETS, I hope we can demonstrate our appreciation by supporting the operational costs that ETS undertakes on our behalf.

To that end, please note the following steps for this year’s registration process:

• Ensure your ATS membership is current. You can verify or renew your membership at www.atsjats.org.
• Register with ETS using the appropriate link below if you plan to attend the annual meeting.

Thank you for your continued commitment to ATS and for helping us maintain the integrity and strength of our partnership with ETS.

Blessings,

Eike Mueller

ATS President

Registration Links

• ETS 2025 - Student Member of EPS, NEAS, & ATS https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/77th-annual-meeting-2025-hfoj

• ETS 2025 - Full / Associate members of EPS, NEAS, & ATS https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/77th-annual-meeting-2025-pyzw

• ETS 2025 - Full/Associate retired members of EPS, NEAS, & ATS https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/77th-annual-meeting-2025-rl2a

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The Adventist Theological Society invites paper proposals for its annual meetings in Boston, MA, November 18-20, 2025 (Tuesday-Thursday) and Nov 22, 2025 (Sabbath), at Boston Marriot Copley Place.

This year's theme is: Christian Identity in a New Era: Scripture, Church and Society

Paper Proposal Information:

In newspapers, rallies, riots and sermons around the world new perspectives of personal and group identity are being shaped, redefined and advocated.

In contrast to expanding imperial and global views in the twentieth century, the development of polarization and itemization in the last few decades have seen political, social, and religious entities increasingly tighten their definition of group belonging.

More significantly for Christians: How does Scripture engage individuals and groups in relation to identity? How does an overarching universal Christian identity play into individual or local identities? To which extent should or should not our cultural context define our approach to Christian identity?

This annual ATS conference primarily seeks papers addressing the topic of Christian identity as a timeless, global principle from the field of Old and New Testament studies, systematic and historical, as well as practical fields of mission and pastoral studies, and related social studies. Alternate topics will also be considered.

Proposals must be in Microsoft Word format and include an abstract (200-300 words) summarizing the main thesis and trajectory of argumentation.

Include in the proposal the paper title, the author's full name, institution, mailing address, and email address.

First time presenters must also submit a complete outline of their paper for review when they submit their proposal.

The Adventist Theological Society affirms a high view of Scripture. Proposals should reflect this perspective.

Submission of a proposal does not guarantee acceptance.

Indicate whether you plan to attend in-person or wish to contribute in virtual modality.

Submission Guidelines

If your paper is accepted, we will send you more information regarding scheduling and location when these details are settled. ATS does not have funds to assist presenters with travel expenses.

It is our intention to communicate regarding inclusion of your paper in the ATS by June 2025.

If you have questions, please email. Send proposals to the ATS executive committee at:

adventisttheologicalsociety.ec@gmail.com

Proposal Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025. Deadline Extended to April 20