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Sixth Annual RefoRC Conference 2016 CopenhagenThe Sixth Annual RefoRC Conference 2016 will be held May 26-28, 2016 and will hosted by the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Theology.Theme of Plenary PapersThe theme of the plenary papers is: 'Church' at the time of the Reformation - Invisible community, visible parish, confession, building…?The Reformation was launched not the least due to discussions of the church. Whereas Erasmus tried to argue for an irenic pneumatological concept of church within the papal institution, Luther's criticism of the papacy gave rise to his thinking about the church as a creation of the word, creatura verbi. With roots in Augustine, Zwingli pondered the relation between visible and invisible church, whereas Calvin focused upon the church-institution as the mother of all saints, piorum omnium mater. The concept of church eminently mirrored the theological diversities in the age of Reformation, and it lay under the establishment of the many different 16th century church institutions.The conference aims at a clarification and a discussion of the different concepts of church in the 16th century: What did the reformers think about the essence and origin of the holy, apostolic and Catholic church? What was seen as its aim, its purpose? Can human beings see the true church or not? Does it have one existence in this world and another in the world to come? The concept of church is indissolubly connected to the theological concepts of sin, faith, justification, sanctification, and salvation, and the study of it also involves reflections such as those of the nature and scope of the sacraments, the role of the clergy, the aim of the church-buildings, the significance of the inventory and the reflections upon the constituent parts of the mass/church service.Finally and not least it is important to investigate the role of the church in the societies of the 16th century, such as the impact of the ruling power upon them, their significance for education and social cohesion, and the cultural significance of migrating believers, on the run within and beyond the borders of Europe. Together with theological, philosophical and art historical questions, these issues need to be considered in order to create a full picture of the concept of church at the time of the Reformation.Short Papers and General AttendanceThe conference is open to individual short paper presentations (20 minute presentations, 10 minute discussions) and to thematic sessions of two or three short papers. It is also possible to attend the conference without presenting a paper. While we encourage papers on the conference theme, papers can focus on all disciplines related to the 16th century reformations, such as arts, philosophy, law, history, theology etc., independent of the theme of the plenary papers.Short Paper Submission and RegistrationShort paper proposals and registrations can be submitted via the registration form. Short paper proposals are welcome before February 15, 2016.NEW: Marketplace for Poster PresentationsThe annual RefoRC conference now also offers the opportunity of a poster presentation at a marketplace. The marketplace allows scholars to present their projects or research in an informal and interactive way. Presenting a poster is also a good way to discuss and to receive direct feedback on a work in progress that has not yet been fully developed into a paper. Poster presentations can focus on all disciplines related to the 16th century reformations, such as art, philosophy, law, history, theology etc., independent of the theme of the plenary papers.Each poster should have no more than two presenters.Submission: you can submit your proposal for a poster presentation through the registration form.Deadline: Poster proposals are welcome before: April 1, 2016.Procedure: shortly after submitting your poster proposal you will be informed by the organizers on the acceptance or non-acceptance of the text. In case your text has been accepted, you will be asked to send in the digital version of your visuals, which need approval of the organization too.LanguageThe language of  the conference is English, but papers in French and German will be welcomed. Presenters who prefer to give their paper in French or German are invited to provide the audience with an English summary of about 150-200 words.Conference VolumeThe conference volume will be published by Vandenhoeck &#38; Ruprecht in the series Refo500 Academic Studies (R5AS) and will contain all the plenary papers and a selection of short papers. Another publication venue is the Journal of Early Modern Christianity (JEMC).Manuscripts for the conference volume can be submitted to Anna Vind. All other manuscripts can be submitted to Tarald Rasmussen. Editors will decide on publication.Click here to download the R5AS stylesheet.RegistrationYou can register online. Your registration will become effective on receipt of your payment. Registration closes: May 19, 2016.Registration FeeRefo500 partner € 85.00Non-Refo500 partner € 140.00Student, Refo500 partner € 70.00Student, non-Refo500 partner € 105.00Registration Fee IncludesSubscription to the JEMC of 2016 (two issues)Coffee BreaksReceptionDeadlinesFebruary 15, 2016: short paper submissionsApril 1, 2016: poster presentation submissionsMay 19, 2016: registration without presenting a paper or posterContact for More General Information and Information on Short Paper or Poster SubmissionsAnna VindDepartment of Church HistoryKoebmagergade 44-46,DK-1150 CopenhagenE-mailContact for More information on Registration and PaymentKarla Apperloo-Boersma, project leader of Refo500E-MailSource : ReforRC