Welcome to LEST XV

In 2025, the Catholic University of Leuven celebrates its 600th jubilee. For this occasion, the XVth LEST-conference (Leuven Encounters in Systematic Theology) will address the challenges and opportunities for the future of the Catholic university. The conference is organised in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University and the Catholic Studies Network. It will focus on the qualitative concept of catholicity in its plurality of forms and functions within the university.

Please read the description of the conference theme and the call for papers.

Conference Updates

Registration is open now. Please use the Registration Form and read the Payment Instructions.

Deadline Call for Papers is 15 June 2025. You will receive an e-mail about your proposal before 20 June 2025. Please find the Call for Papers here.

For more information, please contact us at: lest@kuleuven.be