The 2025 Anniversary ECR conference celebrates 50 years of the Science and Religion Forum. The conference is taking a broad look at some of the foundational issues in the study of science-and-religion ans considers ongoing points of connection and dissonance. We welcome papers that engage critically with established/historic positions on science-and-religion as well as those that look forward to the upcoming opportunities and challenges. ​In addition to keynote papers the conference will prioritise presentations from students and early career scholars (defined as having completed study (including ordination training) or research in the last 10 years). We have chosen to broaden the definition of early career in recognition of the precarity of many academic contracts and environments.

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We invite submissions which engage with any issue at the intersection of science and (any) religion. Whilst continuing to value the Christian origins of the Forum, we particularly welcome papers that engage with science and religion from Eastern Orthodox, and non-Christian perspectives which are historically under-represented at our conferences.



We encourage speakers to engage directly with the theme "Foundations in science-and-religion" the relationship. This may include (but is not limited to):

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What is the nature of reality? How do metaphysical frameworks from different religious traditions engage with scientific models of the universe?

Can science and religion offer complementary insights into human existence, consciousness, and the cosmos?

What role do metaphysics play in shaping scientific assumptions—and vice versa?

What are the emerging (metaphysical) topics reshaping the dialogue between science and religion in a rapidly changing world?​​

How do interfaith and multifaith perspectives shape our understanding of science and spirituality? What happens when diverse religious worldviews encounter shared scientific challenges?

How do different religious traditions interpret scientific discoveries about the origins of life and the universe—and where do these interpretations converge or diverge?

In what ways can multifaith dialogue enrich ethical discussions around emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and climate intervention?

How do diverse faith communities navigate scientific authority in public health, environmental policy, and education—and what can be learned from these varied approaches?

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Submissions are invited for traditional papers, or lightning papers related to the conference theme. Works-in-Progress may be submitted for both sessions sessions. Paper sessions are 40 mins, lightning papers are 20mins. Timings include any Q&A [please note final timings many be adjusted slightly to ensure a good flow to the conference - speakers will be notified in good time if this occurs].

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Lightning papers are15minute presentations + 5mins Q&A designed to share an aspect of research, or prompt a discussion. It is expected that "new voices" papers will be works-in-progress.

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All Submissions MUST engage with the intersection of science and religion. This engagement may include natural or social sciences. Ethnographic/sociological studies that address scientists' engagement with faith or how people of faith engage with science also fall within the remit of this call.​​​​