[INDOLOGY] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: MYSTICISM(S) BEYOND THE WEST

[Szilvia Szanyi]

*CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: MYSTICISM(S) BEYOND THE WEST*



*Conference venue:* Campion Hall, University of Oxford, Oxford, United
Kingdom
*Conference dates:* 9 am Monday 29 June 2026 – 1 pm Wednesday 1 July 2026
*Abstract submission deadline:* 1 March (end of day)
*Notification of acceptance:* 15 March



*Keynote speakers*

Dr. Marta Domínguez Díaz (Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies, University of
St Gallen)

Professor Gavin Flood (Professor of Hindu Studies and Comparative Religion;
Senior Research Fellow, Campion Hall)



*Description*

This conference invites papers that explore mystical traditions beyond the
Western canon, with a particular focus on traditions that have remained
underrepresented in mainstream scholarship. The conference aims to
foreground non-Western mystical traditions and to foster dialogue across
religious, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries. Traditions of interest
include, but are not limited to, Indian, Islamic, East Asian, Eastern
Christian, and Indigenous contexts. Papers may be historical,
philosophical, theological, anthropological, or interdisciplinary in
approach.



We welcome contributions that address, among other topics:

   - Theoretical and methodological challenges in applying the category of
   *mysticism* beyond Western contexts
   - Comparative, cross-cultural, and decolonial approaches to mystical
   traditions
   - Relationships between mysticism and rationality, philosophy, or
   theology in non-Western traditions
   - Mysticism and ethics, practice, embodiment, or social life
   - Marginalised, neglected, or emerging mystical voices and texts



The event is intended for established scholars, early-career researchers,
and advanced postgraduate students working in comparative religion,
theology, philosophy, and related fields. We will aim at a gender balance
among speakers and we welcome contributions from members of
underrepresented groups. Selected papers may be considered for publication
in either an edited volume or a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.



*Submission guidelines*

Submissions should take the form of an abstract of around 300 words,
submitted by email in word or pdf format to mysticismsoxford at gmail.com by 1
March (end of day). Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the
selection process by 15 March.



*Conference fees*

£60 for waged participants, £30 for unwaged / student participants. Please
note that we are unable to cover accommodation or travel costs.



*Organisers*

Dr Szilvia Szanyi (Faculty of Theology and Religion & Campion Hall,
University of Oxford)
Dr Brett Parris (Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford)
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