International Symposium on Dalit Theology

International Symposium on Dalit Theology
International Symposium on Dalit Theology
Kolkata, India



Dalit drum group
Photo: Peter Williams/WCC
The International Symposium on Dalit Theology in the 21st Century sets out to initiate a collaborative discourse among younger theologians committed to Dalit emancipation in the Indian church and society at large. It provides a platform for emerging voices and a showcase for the resources of Dalit theology as a theology of life for all.



Since three decades, Dalit theology is seeking to articulate the real life experiences of a majority of the Indian church. This authentic Indian theology has also challenged the global theological community with its vision and insights.



One intended outcome is the publication of a collection of essays that will reflect the new concerns and methods of a younger generation of Dalit theologians. The symposium will include at least nine papers from a Dalit feminist perspective, thereby filling a felt lacuna within Dalit theological discourse.



The symposium will be hosted by the Bishop's College, Kolkata, and co-organized by the World Council of Churches and the Council for World Mission. It will bring together 30 theologians and activists from around the globe.



More information on WCC work in solidarity with Dalits



Website of Bishop's College





Website of the Council for World Mission