The Institute for Philanthropy and Civil Society, the Center for Research on Faith and Human Flourishing, and the Theology Department of LCC International University invite submissions for a research symposium on Christianity and civil society in Klaipeda, Lithuania, from October 30–31, 2026.

Paper Topics:

Papers should explicitly utilize or address Christian practices and/or theology.

Papers could examine topics such as informal helping, humanitarian NGOs, para-church organizations, religiously motivated donors/volunteers, collaborations between civil society and government, congregational topics, etc.

We welcome research on phenomena in our region of the world—with multiple possibilities for what is considered “our region.”

We also welcome papers that are descriptive, supportive, or critical in their treatment of these topics.

Abstract Submission

Please send abstracts of approximately 200 words to awilliams@lcc.lt by June 15, 2026.

Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by July 1, 2026.

Questions may be sent to the same email address: awilliams@lcc.lt.

Publishing Opportunity

Papers that align well with the scope of Philanthropia, a peer-reviewed academic journal published by LCC International University, will be invited for submission to an upcoming issue.

Philanthropia publishes original research on philanthropy and civil society from the disciplines of the humanities and normative theory. This scope includes theology and religious studies.

For more information, please visit the journal’s website:
https://philanthropia.lcc.lt/index.php/1/index

Symposium Cost

There is no fee for attendance.

Attendees who prefer off-campus housing, as on-campus housing is dormitory style, will be asked to pay for their own lodging. Hotel recommendations can be provided.

Travel costs and food during the gathering will be covered by LCC.

Download the Call for Abstracts Flyer (PDF) ↗