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Religious Communication Association

​​​RCA 2025 Annual Conference
November 19-23 | Denver, Colorado

The Religious Communication Association will hold its Annual Conference in conjunction with the National Communication Association 2025 Annual Convention, November 20-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

RCA opens its portion of the Denver meeting with its annual First-Day Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, one day before the NCA meeting officially begins on Thursday.

This one-day gathering brings together scholars, practitioners, and students to explore the intersections of communication and religion through engaging presentations, networking, and meaningful dialogue. Whether you're a longtime RCA member or new to our community, we welcome your participation.

Program. The First-Day Conference will feature five sessions, 17 separate panels, and more than 70 presenters. You can download the full program but here is a summary:

  • 830 to 900am: Conference Opening and Breakfast
  • 900 to 1015am: Panel Session 1
  • 1030 to 1145am: Panel Session 2
  • 1200 to 115pm: Annual Business Meeting and Lunch
  • 130 to 245pm: Panel Session 3
  • 300 to 415pm: Panel Session 4
  • 430 to 545 pm: RCA Awards Panel
  • 545 to 830pm: Annual Awards Banquet and Keynote  


Registration: You must register separately for the First-Day Conference. Registration for the NCA convention does not cover the RCA First-Day Conference. Fees to register for the RCA First-Day Conference are:

  • Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty: $115 ($150 after October 15)
  • Non-Tenure Track Faculty and Students: $50 ($100 after October 15)
  • Lifetime RCA Members: $50
  • Banquet Only: $45


To register for the RCA First-Day Conference, follow these instructions:

  1. Complete the online registration form.
  2. On the form, click the “Donate” link that will direct you the RCA website.
  3. On the RCA website, click the “Donate” button.
  4. On the donation form, enter your conference registration fee payment amount and then write “RCA Conference Registration 2025” in the Special Instructions box.
  5. After payment, be sure to submit the registration form.


Your registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a one-year RCA membership and four issues of the Journal of Communication and Religion.

Hotel. The RCA event will be held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport, 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, CO 80249.

RCA has secured a block of rooms at a special rate of $179 per night for Tuesday, November 18, and Wednesday, November 19.

You may book your room online or call the hotel directly at (303) 574-3000 and mention the “Religious Communication Association Special Rates.” Reserve early as rooms are limited to our block allocation.

All registered attendees for the RCA First-Day Conference receive complimentary airport shuttle service, whether staying at the hotel or not.

Questions. For any questions regarding programming, please contact the 2025 RCA NCA Unit Planner: 

Theon E. Hill, Ph.D.
Communication Department
Wheaton College

theon.hill@wheaton.edu​


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Each November, RCA holds its Annual Conference in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Communication Association. Scholars are invited to submit competitive papers and panel proposals for consideration. Instructions and guidelines are specified in the annual RCA call for papers.


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