We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Annual Conference of the Society for Ricoeur Studies in New York City this November! We are very pleased to announce our keynote speakers this year are Robert Vosloo (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) and Marianne Moyaert (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium). Please see preliminary conference schedule, conference poster and conference hotel information below. We will be sharing the full conference schedule with you soon!
19th ANNUAL SOCIETY FOR RICOEUR STUDIES CONFERENCE
November 6-8, 2025
Fordham University
New York City, New York, USA
“Hermeneutics of Global Justice in the Polycrisis”
http://www.ricoeursociety.org/call-for-submissions/
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Robert Vosloo
Faculty of Theology
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Professor Marianne Moyaert
Faculty of Theology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Conference Hotel Information (Discounted Group Rates)
This information was shared previously with the conference participants. However, some of our members may wish just to attend the conference without presenting a paper. To attend, please make sure your annual membership dues are up to date and to pay the conference fee. (Note booking deadlines – Empire Hotel deadline is 9/19/25; Holiday Inn deadline is October 8.)
To support your travel planning, we’ve secured discounted room blocks on two hotels. The Holiday Inn in the Bronx is the primary accommodation option, located near Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus, while the Empire Hotel in Manhattan offers convenient access to the Lincoln Center Campus for those who prefer to stay in the city.
Hotel Options
1. Holiday Inn Express Bronx – NYC (Primary Option)
4477 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Walking distance from Rose Hill Campus
Recommended for the opening keynote and reception on Thursday, November 6
To book at the discounted conference rate, please call the hotel directly at 718-473-9148 and mention group code “SRS.”
Booking Deadline: October 8, 2025
For assistance, contact:
Taylor Jones, Area Sales Manager
315-882-6305
2. Empire Hotel (Alternative – Near Lincoln Center Campus)
44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
Walking distance from Lincoln Center Campus
Ideal for participants who prefer to stay in Manhattan, especially for Friday and Saturday sessions
To book at the group rate, please use the link below:
Empire Hotel Booking – SRS Group Block
Free cancellation up to 3:00 PM 3 days before arrival
Please confirm your reservation by 9/19/25 to guarantee access to the discounted group rates.
For questions, contact:
Sarah Morales, Sales Coordinator
646-992-5046
Fordham University Campuses & Conference Schedule
Thursday, November 6 – Rose Hill Campus
📍 Opening keynote and evening reception
441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
Friday & Saturday, November 7–8 – Lincoln Center Campus
📍 Full-day conference sessions
113 W 60th Street, New York, NY 10023
Should you have any questions about accommodations or logistics, feel free to reach out. We look forward to an inspiring and engaging conference together!
Warm regards,
Héctor A. Acero Ferrer
Vice-President, Society for Ricoeur Studies
Email: haceroferrer@icscanada.edu
Michael Johnson
President, Society for Ricoeur Studies
Email: johnsonm@cord.edu
