August 5-8, 2025 Boston College
14th Biennial ISMRC Conference
Religion and Media in the Age of Polycrisis
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Call for Papers
The climate crisis, global pandemics, natural disasters, wars, economic uncertainty, energy shortages and crises of pluralistic democratic societies are among the oft-mentioned crises permeating the contemporary, global public discourse and policy debates of the last decade. Read more in Call for Papers for 2025 conference.
Deadline: 31 January 2025
Notification of acceptances: 15 March 2025
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Schedule
Tuesday, August 5, evening: opening reception
Wednesday, August 6: conference panel presentations and keynotes
Thursday, August 7: conference panel presentations and keynotes
Friday, August 8, morning: conference panel presentations and keynotes
Friday, August 8, afternoon: site visits
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Keynote speakers
Amanda Lagerkvist, Professor at Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Sweden
More speakers to be announced.
Housing Options
Boston College residence halls
Single occupancy rooms: $112 per night
Double occupancy rooms: $56 per bed per night
Linen packages: $25 per bed, one-time fee for each person
No minors (under 18) allowed
Reservation will be made through conference registration.
Courtyard by Marriott
40 Webster St, Brookline, MA 02446 | Accessible to campus via the Green Line T.
$289 for king bed with sofa, plus taxes 11.7%
The Arcadian
1200 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 | Accessible to campus via the Green Line T.
$230 a night
Includes free breakfast and wifi
Discount reservation link coming soon.
Boston Hotel
40 Mt Hood Rd, Boston, MA 02135 | Accessible to campus via the Green Line T.
$199 for a room with one bed (up to 2 guests), plus taxes 14.95%
$219 for a room with 2 beds (up to 4 guests), plus taxes 14.95%
Includes buffet breakfast.
AC Hotel
395 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135 | Walking distance to campus or accessible via BC campus shuttle.
Around $380-420 a night