Where Scholars of Nag Hammadi and Early Christian Texts are Gathering in 2026
Events in Early Christian Textual Studies (July 2026)
July 27 – August 1, 2026: 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies (Hosted under International Association for Coptic Studies umbrella)
Göttengen, Germany
https://events.gwdg.de/event/712/
This is the premier international gathering for Coptic and Nag Hammadi scholarship worldwide this year, and it occurs only once every four years. It will feature scholars who are working directly on Coptic manuscripts, Nag Hammadi translations, codicology, digital editions, early monasticism, and extracanonical Christian literature.
The numerous specialists who attend this congress will generate many extra public lectures and online sessions throughout the following months.
July 5 – 9, 2026: SBL International Meeting
Adelaide, Australia
https://www.sbl-site.org/meetings/international-meeting/
Includes dedicated sessions on Christian Apocrypha, including early Christian literature, Gnosticism, and Nag Hammadi. These meetings serve as a forum for international scholars, often featuring topics like the Gospel of the Ebionites, Arabic Infancy Gospel, and Apocryphal Acts.