Summits are participatory workshops where young people from all walks of life come together to discuss and interpret Gen Z stories about religion and spirituality in a digital age. Participants become co-researchers in the Gen Z Role Models Project; they learn new research skills to take forward in their professional lives; and they make meaningful connections with others. By sharing their voices in a safe and inclusive space, participants help religious and civic organisations to better understand their unique perspectives on the spiritual issues that matter most.
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The Lanka Summit, 23 October 2026
Hosted by the National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka, the Lanka Summit extends the global reach of the Gen Z Role Models Project by engaging local young adults and Catholic seminarians directly in the research process. The gathering brings Sri Lankan perspectives into the project’s international conversation on Gen Z religion, spirituality, and moral exemplars.
The Durham Summit, 9 May 2026
Sponsored by the Diocese of Durham and held at St John’s College, the Durham Summit engages young adults from North East England in the project’s research on Gen Z spirituality and role models. The event brings together students and young professionals in a setting shaped by the region’s diverse populations and commitments to public theology.
The King’s Summit, 26 February 2026
Held at King’s College London, the King’s Summit interprets early submissions from the second phase of the project with around twenty-five London-based young adults from diverse faith backgrounds. Participants explore Gen Z stories using Exemplarist Narrative Analysis (ENA), the project’s unique approach to narrative and thematic interpretation, in collaboration with the KCL Freedom of Religion and Belief Society as well as local chaplaincies including the Saint Paul’s Institute.
The Oxford Pilot Summit, 20-21 February 2025
Hosted at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Theology and Religion and Christ Church, the Oxford Summit serves as the inaugural participatory research event for the project. Fifteen participants interpret early story-completion submissions and help develop the project’s initial narrative-types while refining its analytical approach. The summit is supported by the John Fell Fund.