Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Eroticism, Spirituality, and Sacred Traditions (ICESST - 27)

Call for Paper

The ICESST provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition. The conference covers diverse topics such as Sexuality and Eroticism encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Spirituality and erotic experience
  • Sacred texts and erotic themes
  • The role of sexuality in spirituality
  • Eroticism in religious narratives
  • Cultural rituals and erotic practices
  • The intersection of faith and desire
  • Eroticism in mystical traditions
  • Spirituality and sexual identity
  • Sacred sexuality in different cultures
  • The impact of spirituality on intimacy
  • Erotic symbolism in religious art
  • Exploring desire in sacred spaces
  • The ethics of erotic spirituality
  • Cultural interpretations of sacred eroticism
  • The role of meditation in erotic experience
  • Spirituality and erotic literature
  • The sacred and the profane in desire
  • Erotic practices in spiritual communities
  • The relationship between faith and sexuality
  • Exploring the divine through eroticism

Review & Publication

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration :30th December 2026

Paper Submission Deadline :4th January 2027

Last Date of Registration : 14th January 2027

Date of Conference : 29th - 30th January 2027