Society for the Study of Theology

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The Society for the Study of Theology (SST) is the leading British organization for theologians in academy, church, and society, which held its first conference in 1952. [1]

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Mission

The Society is the leading scholarly society for the study of theology in the UK. The Society for the Study of Theology promotes excellence in the study of Christian Theology by facilitating and shaping theological thought, conversation, and community. In particular, the Society's object is to identify and discuss important themes, questions and dialogues which call for theological engagement. [2]

Conference

The Society holds an annual conference. Its first was held in Cambridge in 1952 on the theme of "eschatology". [1]

Presidents

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References

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