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Call for Prize-Competition Submissions for the “Alexander-Böhlig-Preis 2027”

The Gertrud and Alexander Böhlig Foundation supports scientific research in the languages and cultures of the Christian Orient. Therefore, the Foundation announces the “Alexander-Böhlig-Preis 2027” (for 7,500 euros). A prize is awarded every two years for outstanding doctoral dissertations and “Habilitationschriften” from the field of Christian Orient and the history of Christianity in the Eastern […]

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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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The First Circular for the IACS 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies

The organizers of the 13th International Congress of Coptic Studies, which will take place in Göttingen from July 27 to August 1, 2026, announce the launch of the official website at iccs13.com. This will serve as the primary platform for updates and information related to the congress. In addition, the First Circular has now been

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Open Call for Applications for the Position of Secretary of the International Association for Coptic Studies (IACS)

The Board of the International Association for Coptic Studies (IACS) announces an open call for applications for the position of Secretary (who acts as the Association’s treasurer, and as the editor of the Association’s newsletter). After serving with exemplary dedication since 2000, our current Secretary, Stephen Emmel, is about to retire from the IACS Board.

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Conference Announcement. The Acts of the Council of Nicaea I (325): Issues and Perspectives

We are excited to announce an international conference on the Acts of the Council of Nicaea I (325), to be held in Issenheim, Alsace, from September 3 to 5, 2025. This conference will examine whether official records of the council’s proceedings ever existed and explore how both authentic and forged documents have shaped the reception

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In Memoriam: Peter Nagel (1938-2024)

It is with much sadness and regret that we note the passing of our great colleague, Peter Nagel, Professor of Christian Orient at the Universities of Halle/Saale and Bonn. Professor Nagel had been a member of the IACS board since 1976 and president of our association from 1988 to 1992. His manifold contributions to Coptic studies relate

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Call for Prize-Competition Submissions for the “Alexander-Böhlig-Preis 2025”

Abbreviated English version of the announcement: The Gertrud and Alexander Böhlig Foundation supports scientific research in the languages and cultures of the Christian Orient. Therefore, the Foundation announces the “Alexander-Böhlig-Preis 2025” (for 7,500 euros). A prize is awarded every two years for outstanding doctoral dissertations and “Habilitationschriften” from the field of Christian Orient and the

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