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The 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies Concludes in Göttingen

The 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies came to a close today after a memorable week in Göttingen, bringing together nearly 300 scholars from around the world. Hosted jointly by the Georg-August-Universität and the Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the congress reaffirmed Göttingen’s long-standing place among the great centres of global Coptology. During the closing […]

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Fourth Circular of the 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies

The Organising Committee of the 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies announces the release of the Fourth Circular for the upcoming congress, which will take place in Göttingen from 27 July to 1 August 2026. Nearly 300 participants have already registered for the congress. The Fourth Circular announces the publication of the preliminary programme on

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Third Circular Released – 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies (Göttingen 2026)

As of February 11, 2026, the Third Circular of the 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies, which will be held in Göttingen, 27 July – 1 August 2026, has been published. The ciruclar brings several important updates for prospective participants. Key highlights include: Registration remains open, with regular fees valid until March 31, 2026. All

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Digital Coptic Textual Studies: Lecture Series Winter 2025/2026

The Institute for Egyptology and Coptic Studies, University of Göttingen, and the project Digital Edition of the Coptic Old Testament, Göttingen Academy, invite you this winter for a new lecture series on Digital Coptic Studies. The series brings together leading scholars exploring how digital technologies are reshaping the study of Coptic language and manuscripts. Speakers

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Trainee – Digital Edition and Translation of the Coptic Old Testament

The Digital Edition and Translation of the Coptic Old Testament at the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony is dedicated to digitally describe, edit and analyse the transmission of the Coptic Old Testament with a focus on the Sahidic tradition. The long-term project has an opening for a one-year paid trainee program,

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