SYMPOSIUM II

EXPERIMENTAL THEOLOGICAL AESTHETICS (XTA)
Catalizing a Field of Inquiry (February 26-28, 2026)
To be hosted and held at the California Baptist University campus in Riverside, CA.
 

This international symposium will gather 25 recognized scholars and practitioners from the fields of theology, architecture, philosophy, and experimental research to establish the foundations of Experimental Theological Aesthetics (XTA), a cross-disciplinary field dedicated to understanding how aesthetic experiences enhance our understanding and relationship with God, particularly in the area of architecture.

 

This meeting — a follow-up to the one we held in Washington, DC  in March 2023 (refer to Symposium I in this website)— will take place from February 26 to February 28, 2026, at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA.

 

Unlike other academic conferences where papers are presented in isolation, this symposium aims to promote discussion through shorter, thought-provoking talks, cross-disciplinary response panels, showcases of current work, and ample time for full group discussions. 

 

While the event will be held in person, it will also be streamed, video-recorded, and made publicly available for broader academic and public engagement. We invite all those interested in the intersection of faith, architecture, the arts, philosophy, and the sciences to consider joining this team of scholars and reflective practitioners for what promises to be a unique and groundbreaking event. For more information, refer to the Symposium Brief.