Fifth International Bible Conference of the Biblical Research Institute
June 23–29, 2027
Bible, Mission, and Culture
Dolce Attica Riviera Hotel — Athens, Greece
Latest Articles
View allUma Observação Sobre a Páscoa
Breves considerações sobre a celebração da Páscoa; como esta se relaciona com a ressurreição de Jesus; porque ela se tornou uma das principais festividades no mundo cristão; e como ela se relaciona com o relato bíblico. Deveríamos participar das celebrações da Páscoa? Qual é a história da Páscoa ...
Respostas Às Perguntas Sobre A Marca Da Besta E Os Eventos Finais
O Instituto de Pesquisa Bíblica da Associação Geral da Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia recebeu várias perguntas sobre a posição dos adventistas a respeito da marca da besta e sua relação com a observância do domingo, a condicionalidade da profecia bíblica e as declarações sobre esses temas nos es...
O SÁBADO EM ISRAEL
Aresposta curta a essa pergunta é “não”. Talvez a questão possa ser reformulada da seguinte maneira: Qual era a prática de adoração dos israelitas durante o sábado? O fato de ser difícil responder a essa pergunta levou alguns a concluir que o sábado fosse apenas um dia de descanso para os israeli...
Welcome Information
1. Introduction
2. Theme: Bible, Mission, and Culture
3. Purpose and Objectives
4. Participants
5. Athens and Educational Excursions
6. Conference Program
7. Expected Outcomes
Call for Papers
The Biblical Research Institute invites paper proposals for the Fifth International Bible Conference, June 23–29, 2027, in Athens, Greece.
Proposals should explore connections between biblical revelation, the mission of the Church, and the cultural contexts in which the gospel is proclaimed. Papers should demonstrate rigorous scholarship grounded in Scripture and committed to the worldwide mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as expressed particularly in Revelation 14:6–12.
Suggested Areas
Proposals may address, but are not limited to:
Biblical Studies: Biblical foundations of mission; mission in the Old and New Testaments; Acts and cross-cultural mission; Paul and culture; mission in Revelation; nations and cultures in biblical theology; hermeneutics, contextualization, and mission.
Theology: Authority of Scripture; biblical truth and cultural diversity; contextualization and theological identity; theology and globalization; ecclesiology and mission; Adventist identity in multicultural contexts; theology and science.
Mission and Practical Theology: Models of cultural engagement; syncretism; intergenerational and intercultural mission; urban mission and migration; digital culture; discipleship; leadership; and pastoral care.
Church History and Adventist Studies: Early Adventist mission and theology; Adventist mission across cultures; historical approaches to contextualization; lessons from mission history; and contemporary challenges facing global Adventism.
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: January 31, 2027
Please submit:
Paper title.
Abstract of 250–350 words, identifying the topic, thesis, and significance of the proposed paper.
Full name, institutional affiliation, and current position.
Please include this information in the body of the email; no attachment is required.
Conference organizers will notify authors whose proposals are accepted and provide instructions and deadlines for submitting full papers. Selected papers may be considered for publication in a conference volume or other BRI-sponsored scholarly publications.
Attendance and Contact
Attendance is by invitation through the Divisions and institutions of the General Conference. If you have received an invitation, please use the following email address for paper submissions and conference inquiries:
5ibc@gc.adventist.org