Symposium Thomisticum

Santiago, Chile | 22-24 October 2026

Symposium Thomisticum IX will take place in Santiago, Chile on the 22-24 October 2026.

The theme of this year's Symposium will be Creation and Divine Government.

Any topic relating to the philosophy or theology of St Thomas will be welcome.

 

Keynote Speaker:

  • Michael Pakaluk

Intending Speakers:

  • Georgios Arabatzis
  • Juan Eduardo Carreño
  • Therese Cory
  • Gregory Doolan
  • Jennifer Frey
  • Gyula Klima
  • Joshua Lim
  • Reginald Lynch OP
  • John O'Callaghan
  • Fran O'Rourke
  • Santiago Orrego
  • Thomas Osborne
  • Catherine Peeters
  • (Pasquale Porro)
  • Alice Ramos
  • Randall Smith
  • Georgios Steiris
  • José Luis Widow
  • Registration: $200, which includes conference materiales, refreshments, and two evening meals.

    Early submission of abstracts is advised.

    The final date for submission of abstracts is May 15th; it will be noted on this website if the schedule is filled sooner. Abstracts should be emailed to dcontrerasr@uandes.cl. Early submission of abstracts is advised. Overall attendance will be limited to 70 participants. 

    The full text of papers must be submitted by Sept. 15th. 

    Papers will be circulated in advance; summaries will be presented at the Symposium: papers will be discussed rather than read.

    Schedule: The Symposium begins on Thursday morning with registration at 09:00 am and the first session at 09:30 am. The academic program ends on Saturday at 13.00. The conference dinner takes place on Saturday evening.