Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies, in partnership with the Franciscans Families of the UK and Ireland, are delighted to be hosting the forthcoming international conference:
The Franciscan Legacy from the 13th Century to the 21st
Assessing the Continuing Significance of St Francis and Franciscan Traditions of Theology, Spirituality, and Action
A Conference in Honour of the 800th Anniversary of St Francis’ Meeting
with Sultan Malek Al-Kamil.
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 November 2019
Durham City and Ushaw College, Durham, UK
Confirmed speakers:
Prof. Richard Cross (University of Notre Dame)
Michael Cusato, OFM (Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, Washington, DC)
Prof. Dr Jacques Dalarun (Centre national de la recherché scientifique, France)
Prof. Ilia Delio, OSF (Villanova University)
Prof. Mary Heimann (University of Cardiff)
Prof. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ (Franciscan School of Theology, University of San Diego)
Prof. John McCafferty (University College Dublin)
Prof. Pascal Robert, OFM (National Catholic Institute of Theology, Karachi)
Prof. William Short, OFM (International Center for Franciscan Studies and Research, Collegio Sant’Isidoro, Rome)
Prof. Mona Siddiqui (University of Edinburgh)
Richard Rohr, OFM (by live link)
The conference schedule, and registration details can be found at www.centreforcatholicstudies.co.uk.
Registration closes on 14 October 2019.
The standard conference package including registration, refreshments, and conference meals is £150. Student packages and partial packages are available. Details of accommodation options are available on the website. Complimentary transport between Durham City and Ushaw College is provided.
Unwaged/Low-waged Concessionary Places:
Up to 20 concessionary places are available for unwaged/low-waged/students not giving short papers. These places will include the conference fee and refreshments. Recipients will be responsible for their own accommodation, travel and conference meals (if required). Application form.
Applicants must return their completed application forms to theresa.phillips@durham.ac.uk by 30 September 2019.
Please direct any queries about this conference to Jane Lidstone - ccs.admin@durham.ac.uk
