The Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University and the University of Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway are delighted to announce a Call for Papers for the third Catholicism, Literature and the Arts conference:

Catholicism, Literature, and the Arts III

The Poetics of Liturgy and Place

An International Interdisciplinary Conference: 12-14 July 2022 in person in London, UK

The theme of The Poetics of Liturgy and Place will be engaged by speakers, artists, and poets, and by musical performance, inviting reflection on the Catholic tradition’s contribution to ‘place-making’ through the arts.

Keynote Speakers:

Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury)

Timothy Schmalz (Canadian sculptor)

Robin Jensen (University of Notre Dame)

Romana Huk (University of Notre Dame)

Paul Hills (Courtauld Institute of Art)

Valentin Gerlier (University of Chester)

Special Events will include:

·         live sculpting by Timothy Schmalz

·         poetry reading by Hilary Davies

·         performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time

·         visit to the National Gallery

A copy of the draft programme is attached for information.

Call for Papers

We invite proposals for 20 minutes papers from across the disciplines engaging visual art, literature, and music in relation to the theme of Poetics of Liturgy and Place.  We also consider papers relating to Catholicism, Literature, and the Arts more broadly.

Please submit 80- to 150- word proposals at https://tinyurl.com/CLA3cfp by 16 May 2022.

Registration

Standard package: £150. Reduced rate for students/those on low income: £120. Prices include conference fee, refreshments, and two lunches.  For more information, including a draft programme, and to register please visit https://tinyurl.com/CLA3conference or call (0) 191 334 1656.  Deadline for registration: 26 June 2022.