Program
Speakers and Program
Get to know the brilliant plenary speakers for the ESSSAT 2026 conference. Our plenary
speakers bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perceptive on topics relating to theology,
science and linguistic diversity. You can also propose to present a short paper or organize
a panel on this topic. See our call for papers here
Primary service
The 2018 prizes will be presented at the Seventeenth European Conference on Science and Theology, which will be held in Lyon, France, April 17th – 22th, 2018.
Primary service
The 2018 prizes will be presented at the Seventeenth European Conference on Science and Theology, which will be held in Lyon, France, April 17th – 22th, 2018.
Primary service
The 2018 prizes will be presented at the Seventeenth European Conference on Science and Theology, which will be held in Lyon, France, April 17th – 22th, 2018.
Dr James Eglinton
Meldrum Senior Lecture in Reformed Theology, University of Edinburgh
Dr Joanna Leidenhag
Associate Professor in Theology and Philosophy, University of
Leeds.
Conference Program
Explore our program of thoughtprovoking lectures and papers to be held at St George’s Conference Centre in the heart of
Leeds
Wednesday 19th August 2026
- 3pm Check-in available at Storm Jamison Court
- 4-5pm Opening Reception at St George’s Conference Centre
- 5-6:30 Plenary One/Public Lecture
- 6:30-8pm Dinner at St George’s Centre
Thursday 20th August
- 08:30 Morning Service in St George’s Church
- 9:00-10:30 Plenary 2
- 10:30-11:00 Coffee break
- 11:00-13:00 Short Paper 1
- 13:00-14:30 Lunch break
- 14:30-16:00 Plenary 3
- 16:00-16:30 Coffee break
- 16:30-18:00 Short Papers 2
- 18:00-19:30 Dinner
Friday 21st August
- 08:30 Morning Service in St George’s Church
- 09:00-10:30 Plenary 4
- 10:30-11:00 Coffee break
- 11:00-13:00 Short Papers 3
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Leave for group excursion to York from
- 15:00-17:30 Free time in York
- 17:30-18:15 Choral Evensong at York Minister
- 18:30-21:00 Dinner at York Railway Museum (TBC)
- 21:00 Return to Leeds
Saturday 22nd August
- 08:30 Morning Service in St George’s Church
- 09:00-10:30 Plenary 5
- 10:30-11:00 Coffee break
- 11:00-13:00 Short Papers 4
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00-15:00 ESSSAT AGM
- 15:00-15:30 Coffee Break
- 15:30-16:30 ESSSAT Prize giving
- 18:30-20:00 Dinner
Plenary Speakers
Our Plenary Speakers are distinguished leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe who bring visionary insights and thought-provoking perspectives to the forefront of our event
