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Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
Colleague
Aug 23, 2025
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend the 12th Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra, Australia. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere. There was a rare sense of intellectual generosity, where curiosity, respect, and sincere engagement shaped every session and conversation. The diversity of presentations, from various disciplines, perspectives, and cultural contexts made the programme truly enriching. Each contribution offered new insights into the meaning and practice of pilgrimage, and together they formed a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Sharing my own work in such a supportive environment was both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. The conversations that unfolded beyond the formal sessions helped deepen the sense of connection. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for their exceptional organisation and warm hospitality. I left Canberra with a notebook full of ideas, a heart full of gratitude, and a strong sense that this is only the beginning of my journey with the Sacred Journeys community. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 10, 2025
Once again in Canberra, Sacred Journeys provided an inspiring forum for deep thought and careful contemplation, as well as the opportunity for authentic fellowship: a rare but welcome experience. · Translate
Colleague
Jun 30, 2025
Once again an excellent conference and I especially appreciated it being in the Southern part of the globe. This brought some excellent papers from local people. However, the papers from up north were excellent too, their diversity broadened the concept of pilgrimage. The organisation, location and added events were excellent. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 24, 2025
When I first arrived at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra, I felt very anxious. I had never met most of the people in attendance, and I knew that the perspective of my paper might be very different from that of others. However, my fears vanished nearly instantly when I began to talk to the warm and generous people that made up this gathering. It is true that many different perspectives were represented, but I found that this fostered a spirit of curiosity and learning without competition that I have rarely experienced in an academic conference setting. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 20, 2025
There was something about the entire experience at Sacred Journeys Conference that made it feel genuinely blissful. Though I had gone to Canberra for an academic conference, the SJ12 Conference turned into something much deeper for me — a spiritual experience in its own way. The diverse group of scholars, from across the world, did not merely present their research on pilgrimage; they embodied the very spirit of what they spoke about. Each session felt like a shared offering, and every conversation carried the sense of a community. I felt truly blessed to be part of such a soulful gathering. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, unlearn, and most importantly — to just be. It was an honour to be a part of this journey. Show Less · Translate
Dan Mullins
Colleague
Jun 15, 2025
I had the most wonderful experience at the 12th Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra. It was insightful, inspiring and I just learned and experienced so much. I would not hesitate in recommending the Sacred Journeys conference for anyone wanting to learn more and experience more in relation to pilgrimage. You will love it!! Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
Attending the Sacred Journey's Conference in Canberra was like a treasure hunt. I've come away with a whole box of gems and beautiful memories. There is a lot to ponder and digest and I feel greatly privileged and blessed. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of attending both the 2024 Sacred Journeys conference in Kyoto, Japan, and the 2025 gathering in Canberra, Australia. Each event provided an outstanding intellectual platform for sharing my research and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback from a truly multidisciplinary audience. The smaller, more intimate setting allows for more meaningful conversations among participants—including academic researchers, novelists, and practitioners—making each exchange feel both personal and enriching. I'm deeply grateful to be part of the Sacred Journeys community. I always come away inspired, having learned so much from this warm and insightful group of like-minded scholars. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the Sacred Journeys 2025 conference in Canberra, Australia. The presentations were thought provoking and relevant. There was a strong sense of connection among participants and an ease of sharing on a professional and personal level. Most meal times were an enjoyable continuation of the conversation generated by the content of the presentations. I will work hard to be at the next SJ conference in 2026. Show Less · Translate
Other
Jun 11, 2025
I attended the 2025 Sacred Journeys Conference in Canberra. What a memorable meeting - like minded colleagues who became members of the great pilgrim family.! Thank you Ian for arranging such a wonderful conference. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jun 11, 2025
My second Sacred Journeys conference did not disappoint. The topics were challenging and rigorous, the venue was excellent, the "field trip" activities after the conference were enjoyable and thought-provoking. But my favorite part of Sacred Journeys is the people. This group is more than just a collection of like-minded scholars; it's a compassionate, wise, interfaith/post-secular group of kindred spirits who support each other's diverse journeys and interests with energy and joy. Always a pleasure to attend, and I can't wait for next year! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 18, 2024
The 2024 conference in Kyoto, Japan was my first Sacred Journeys Conference, and it was absolutely delightful from both an academic and personal perspective. I encountered a wonderful, supportive, global community of pilgrims and enjoyed days of inspiring/informative lectures on the practice of pilgrimage and related phenomena around the world. I recommend this conference, and the community of researchers, intellectuals, practitioners, and thinkers who are a part of it, without reservation. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 17, 2024
Having previously participated in the 4th Sacred Journeys symposium in Beijing, China, I found the 11th Sacred Journeys symposium in Kyoto, Japan, to be, once again, an exceptional platform for intellectual exchange in the field of pilgrimage studies. The event brought together scholars from diverse fields such as history, anthropology, law, etc., broadening my theoretical framework beyond the literary world. Engaging with experts from these varied disciplines opened the possibilities for the type analysis that can be accomplished within pilgrimage studies. The insights and feedback I received were invaluable, highlighting the interconnectedness of literary studies with other fields. The symposium underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Nov 30, 2023
I have only missed one Sacred Journeys Global Conference since its inception. It is a personal and professional highlight every year. I cannot imagine a finer group of international scholars to call my colleagues. Each year, Sacred Journeys offers rich academic exchange in an exciting new setting. My research and scholarship are thriving thanks to the important connections I have made at these conferences. Show Less · Translate
Other
Sep 13, 2023
The Sacred Journeys 10th Global Annual Conference held in Malta in June 2023 was wonderful on so many levels...small group, lots of chances to share information and get to know one another and hear about people's interests, fascinating research, and interdisciplinary work, warm welcome from the organizing committee, opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Saint Paul and take in all the beauty and history that is Malta. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a peak experience... Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Aug 24, 2023
It has been such a pleasure to have participated in two Sacred Journeys conferences (Piran & Malta). The presentations were truly interdisciplinary, diverse, and thought provoking. I have made new friends and colleagues. It is a well-organized, affordable, friendly conference, and I am happy to have been invited to it! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 30, 2023
I joined the SJ family in 2019 in Ireland. Since then, I have also been to Piran and Malta. Very happy for the opportunity to join a group of successful researchers. They are all good and smart people. It's fun to be a member of such an academic family. thank you for the opportunity. Amir Show Less · Translate
Laura Lewis
Other
Jul 28, 2023
I was a participant in Sacred Journeys 10th Global Conference 2023 held in Malta. The conference itself was a fantastic opportunity to engage with welcoming and interesting people who were creating many different types of scholarship related to themes of sacred and secular pilgrimage, and human journeying of various kinds. The conference experience was engaging and well-planned - showcasing a magnificant country steeped in history. Overall, a terrific experience, which allowed for professional relationship building, with kind and interesting attendees from all over the world. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 28, 2023
My experience with the Sacred Journeys 10 conference was spectacular! The conference was organized well. A wide variety of presentations from a multi-disciplinary group of scholars from across the globe made the experience worth the pilgrimage to Malta. Malta was an exceptional location. From the opening reception at the fine arts museum in Valletta to the venue of Fort St Elmo’s to the extra trip to the neolithic temples and to the island where St. Paul was shipwrecked—the conference was memorable and engaging. The collegiality among scholars was commendable. I recommend the Sacred Journeys conference to all those interested in exploring themes associated with religious and spiritual explorations. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Jul 26, 2023
I've participated in the Sacred Journey's conference in 2023, Malta, for the very first time, and was very happy to discover a network of scholars, interested in a variety of topics which somehow always prove to be interconnected, who sustain each other and thus progress together like a group of good friends. Each conference seems indeed to be a true pilgrimage ! Show Less · Translate
Other
May 16, 2021
I have joined Sacred Journeys Conferences since 2015 starting my journey with SJ at Oxford, UK. In the following year 2016, my bond with SJ consolidated in the form that we co-hosted next SJ conference with the core team led by Prof. Ian Mcintosh in Delhi, India. Then later I joined the SJ conference held at Indiana University, Europe Gateway, Berlin to participate as well as perform classical music notes from Indian culture weaving several spiritualities together. Since 2015 there has been no looking behind and I as a scholar of counter-cultures, pilgrimages upside-down and dalit studies in India and abroad have been evolving with Sacred Journeys that emphasise on the transformational power of journeys within and outside. Sacred Journey conferences , themes, organising principles , publications, and the network of scholars, academicians, practitioners have ignited in me both hope for future and value in the global inter-disciplinary dialogues like this. I wish SJ to lead us to lights , the principles of peace and love that we need most in the times we are. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 27, 2021
The physical Sacred Journeys conferences venued in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Oxford in 2015 and Maynooth in 2019, were a wonderful experience and exchange of both knowledge and culture, an opportunity to bond scholastically as well as socially in an informal manner with sight-seeing and soirees, and to give valuable feedback on each other's presented works. Although the virtual Sacred Journeys 2020 conference missed the physical presence of each other, the all-embracing spirit of the Sacred Journeys was none-the-less the same online. The publication processes of the conference papers are very professional and published in acknowledged peer-review journals, giving scholars the opportunity to share their research worldwide on a high academic level. I strongly recommend participation in the Sacred Journeys - it becomes not only a memory, but also a family of friends, for life:) Show Less · Translate
Anne Blankenship
Colleague
Apr 07, 2021
Sacred Journeys is truly interdisciplinary in the best sense of the world. I presented at the conferences in Prague, Beijing, and Berlin and each experience was valuable as I received feedback from a diverse array of fields. The comradery and collaboration amongst attendees makes Sacred Journeys one of the most enjoyable scholarly communities that I am a part of. Show Less · Translate
Sawsan AlSaraf
Other
Apr 05, 2021
My experience with Sacred Journeys was unique and unforgettable. The conference was in China 2018. I was the only visual artist within the scholars and the academics. But I felt at ease with the friendly environment of the Sacred Journeys team and the participants. I was impressed by the variety of presentations and topics. Most importantly I was moved by the different spiritual experiences each participants shared with us in the conference. Show Less · Translate
Matthew R. Anderson
Other
Apr 05, 2021
Sacred Journeys conferences are richly diverse; I find this to be a great strength. I've attended two physical conferences and one virtual: the presentations, people, and methodologies come from a wide variety of multidisciplinary start-points, and the emphasis is always on how we can learn from each other. There's a lot of good humour, and none of the academic posturing one sometimes encounters. I look forward to continuing to be involved in this worthwhile enterprise! Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the conference in Prague, Chequia, some years ago. And I collaborated to the book. I liked showing my research of international pilgrimage in the trail of Saint James. I hope SJ will be held in Santiago de Compostela in the near future. A big hug to my colleagues. Show Less · Translate
Suzanne van der Beek
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I have been attending this conference for a number of years and it has never disappointed. The Sacred Journeys meetings are unique because they are a great combination of solid discussions on high quality research and a convivial surrounding that supports free conversations and exchange. There is room for all different kinds of research interests and methodologies, which means that the conference is always enriching in ways that I did not foresee. Show Less · Translate
Other
Apr 05, 2021
I attended the Sacred Journeys Online Global Conference in 2020. It was very well organized, the presentations, representing material from all over the world, were very interesting, and I plant to attend the next one as well. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 05, 2021
I have been associated with Sacred Journeys since 2016. I feel privileged to have presented papers in 2016 at Gurgoan, India and at Maynooth, Ireland in 2019. It made huge impact on my research and knowledge, moreover it was an inspiring experience to meet many participants from all over the world covering a wide range of topics and yet were all connected by our common research on Pilgrimage. The conferences were very well organised and successful, my heartfelt thanks to Professor Ian McIntosh of IUPUI. He is not only a great scholar but wonderful human being, he goes the extra mile to make the participants comfortable, takes personal care of each, makes it point to organise cultural program or site seeing which is very enriching and creates a bond or network among the participants. I am extremely glad and grateful that my both presentations were published by the wonderful team of "International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage" which has a huge view-ship and my research work has been read widely. Show Less · Translate
Colleague
Apr 01, 2021
I attended the conference in Maynooth, Ireland. It was one of the best conferences I have attended in my entire academic career. The organization was well done, the presentations were top-notch, and the people were just so wonderful. I hope to attend in 2022, as I will not be able to make it this year. Show Less ·
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