South Asia 2027
South Asia 2027
Giver of Life: The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
January 27-29, 2027 in Chiang Mai, Thailand
In the fourth century, the Nicene Creed was composed by representatives of the Church, gathered in Nicea and later in Constantinople. They came from east and west, articulating a common faith based upon the Scriptures, which the Church has since confessed in the centuries to follow. Within the Nicene articulations so carefully formulated was clear affirmation of the divinity and activity of the Holy Spirit as “the Lord and Giver of Life.”
Theo Global’s 2027 symposiums worldwide will focus on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Our 2027 symposiums will be titled “Giver of Life: The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.” In 2027 we will investigate and discuss the church’s understanding from biblically-based perspectives.
Since 2015 Theo Global has hosted annual academic symposiums for biblical and theological institutions and scholars throughout the world. In 2027, for the first time, we will have a day where the groups from South and Southeast Asia will share a special day together!
About the symposium
What
Theo Global fosters unprecedented theological conversations among leading scholars throughout the majority world through collaborations, symposiums, and publications focused on theological topics essential for the growing global church.
Through our annual symposiums, we gather brothers and sisters who teach in seminaries and Bible colleges all around the world. Our current annual events now engage and cross-pollinate scholarship from South Asia, East Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East/North Africa regions.
When
Wednesday, January 27 – Friday, January 29, 2027
Where
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Who
This conference is specifically designed for Doctors of the Church. Applicants must be theologians or scholars holding (or currently pursuing) a doctoral degree in a related field. We seek participants from a broad range of Protestant and Evangelical Churches and we strongly encourage female scholars to apply.
We are very excited that this year’s colloquium will include lectures from a collection of leading theologians from across South Asia and other parts of the world.
Cost & Registration
There will be no registration cost for the 2027 Conference. Travel and accommodation sponsorships are available for approved participants.
Qualified theologians and scholars should submit an application by November 10, 2026.
Call for paper proposals
Present a paper in 2027
Theo Global invites you to present a proposal (or encourage a colleague to) for a paper and presentation related to the conference theme. The conference will include paper presentations that will be selected from the submitted proposals. Topics should include biblical and/or theological approaches to the topic as it relates to doctrine, culture/context engagement, the global church, and biblical interpretation. It should also explore practical applications of this theological topic and doctrine in the church’s worship and in people’s lives.
Paper proposals should be 2-4 paragraphs in length. Proposals and questions may be submitted to Adam Smith at [email protected] by Nov 10, 2026. Proposal submissions will be notified shortly thereafter. Approved paper presenters will receive 30 minutes to give their presentation at the symposium, which will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Finalized papers from across the world will be published in the annual Theo Global Journal. Presenters will receive a modest honorarium.
Application
Apply for the South Asia Symposium
Applications will be accepted for consideration until November 10, 2026.
