History and Religion Students Conference

Do you have a paper that touches on religion or history that you’re proud of?  If so, consider presenting it at the 2026 History and Religion Students Conference at the University of Lethbridge on Saturday, May 2, 2026

We invite undergraduate and master’s students to join us for a day dedicated to sharing ideas and celebrating student scholarship. Whether you’re looking to perfect a paper you’ve already written or simply want to see what your peers are working on, we’d love to have you there. Breakfast and lunch is included for all participants.

How to Apply

You don't need to send us your full paper! We select presentations based on a 250–300 word abstract.

Your abstract should clearly outline your thesis, methodology, and core conclusions. Since accepted abstracts will be featured in the conference program, try to make yours engaging to help draw an audience to your talk. If it needs a little polish, don’t worry—we’ll provide feedback so you can refine it and resubmit.

Presentation Styles

• Paper Sessions: These are 30-minute blocks (20 minutes to present and 10 minutes for questions). We group these by topic, like Canadian History, Mythology, or Medieval Europe etc. 

• Panel Sessions: If you and a few friends are working on similar topics (perfect for final-year seminars!), you can propose a full panel together. This usually involves a series of short talks followed by a group discussion.

Want to organize a special panel? Reach out to Dr. Linville  to get started.

The Details

• Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026

• Submit Your Abstract Here:  History & Religion Abstract

We want to include as many deserving papers as possible, but spots are limited. We recommend submitting early to secure your place!