Societas Oecumenica
The European Society for Ecumenical Research Societas Oecumenica was founded in 1978.
The members are departments for ecumenical studies at European Universities of all confessions, Church related institutes for ecumenical studies as well as individual theologians from European countries who work in the field of ecumenical studies.
The main instrument for the work of Societas Oecumenica is the biennial consultation with lectures, workshops and open fora. The results of these academic consultations are published in peer-reviewed proceedings.
The Societas Oecumenica is a network of institutions and individuals that promotes ecumenical research by keeping members in contact with each other, contributing to their collaboration and exchange in the field of science and personal relationships.
The members are departments for ecumenical studies at European Universities of all confessions, Church related institutes for ecumenical studies as well as individual theologians from European countries who work in the field of ecumenical studies.
The main instrument for the work of Societas Oecumenica is the biennial consultation with lectures, workshops and open fora. The results of these academic consultations are published in peer-reviewed proceedings.
The Societas Oecumenica is a network of institutions and individuals that promotes ecumenical research by keeping members in contact with each other, contributing to their collaboration and exchange in the field of science and personal relationships.
Upcoming consultation
The 24th Academic Consultation of Societas Oecumenica will take place in Valencia, Spain, in August 2028.
Date
August 26, 2028 - August 31, 2028Registration closed:Call for papers closed:Venue
Where:Valencia (Spain)Adress:Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Calle Quevedo 2, 46003 ValenciaFrom Agreement to Communion: Reception, Reform and Visible Unity
This academic consultation, taking place fifty years after the founding of Societas Oecumenica, will examine how churches can move from the theological convergence already achieved toward deeper ecclesial communion.
News & reports
Read the latest news about the activities of Societas Oecumenica and its members
One of the main objectives of Societas Oecumenica is to promote research in the field of ecumenism. An important part of this process is the mutual exchange of information.
In the News section you will therefore find information not only about the activities of the Standing Committee, but also about experiences, research projects or forms of cooperation in which members of the Societas Oecumenica are involved.