The Scripture&Theology Forum

The Scripture&Theology Forum convened at EuARe in Rome (June 30–July 3). Our thanks go to all presenters, chairs, and participants, and once more to Jacob Astudillo and Leif Svensson for their work on the programme. The S&T dinner was, as always, a highlight.

Rome marked several steps for our ongoing projects. The editors of Volume 6 (Methodical Interaction between Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology) presented the current state of the volume, including a version of its introduction. Further contributions are expected from the EABS panel in Leuven later this month. The editorial team is now writing the introduction, and a proposal to the publisher is planned for later this year.

Rome also hosted the first papers for A History of Scripture and Theology — the opening volume of a planned trilogy that continues with An Introduction to Scripture and Theology and Scripture and Theology for the Public Square (working titles). With these first contributions heard, the substantive work now begins: we are discussing lead chapters for the major periods of church history in order to build a coherent structure for the volume.

Beyond the conference, the other volumes are progressing. The manuscript of Volume 2 (Science, Scripture and Theology) is complete and with the publisher; we await publication. Proposals for Volumes 3–5 have been submitted to the publisher. For all three, contributions have largely been reviewed and are in revision, and the editorial teams continue to write their introductions. Manuscripts for Volumes 3–6 are planned for submission in the course of next year.

Our two current special issues are also moving forward. For the special issue on Frances Young’s two volumes, all contributions have been received and are now under revision. For the special issue on David Ford, we are glad to report that Professor Ford has agreed to participate; we are currently identifying contributors.

Next up: Leuven (EABS, July 20–23). We look forward to seeing some of you there. Updates on our Publications and Projects page and on plans for 2027 will follow in the coming weeks.