“I believe it is God’s divine spark which kindles the musical imagination now, as it has always done, and reminds us, in an increasingly de-humanized world, of what it means to be human” (Sir James MacMillan).
The University of St Andrews’ School of Divinity, Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts (ITIA), and Music Centre are delighted to host the International Network for Music Theology conference “Incarnation and Inculturation” on 25th-27th June 2026.
Our keynote speaker, who will be present throughout, is Sir James MacMillan, Composer and Professor of Music and Theology, University of St Andrews.
Please register via our registration site here: Registration Site. Booking will close on the 3 June 2026.
The conference will start from 1pm on Thursday 25th, and will end by 3pm on Saturday 27th. A full timetable will be circulated ahead of the conference.
Attendees of INMT Conference can add accommodation to their conference registration, and should select their requirements during the registration process. Discounted accommodation at John Burnett Hall (See on map) is available to book for the nights of Wednesday 24th June, Thursday 25th June, and Friday 26th June 2026.
There are two bedroom types available to book as part of your conference registration: Single ensuite, Single standard (Shared bathroom facilities). Please note that accommodation is NOT included in the conference rate.
Full detail on accommodation and travel can also be found on the registration site.
The conference will take place in the Laidlaw Music Centre, KY16 9QF. Location on Google maps
Located on the east coast of Scotland within the Kingdom of Fife, St Andrews can be easily reached from a number of nearby cities via public transport, road and private transfers. International visitors have a choice of airport to fly into, all of which have good links with the town.
Please do check out the information on the St Andrews University webpage for details on flight, bus, taxi, car, and train access to St Andrews.
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