Religious Communication Association
RCA 2026 Annual Conference
November 18-22 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Each year, the Religious Communication Association holds its Annual Conference in conjunction with the National Communication Association Annual Convention, which in 2026 will be November 19-22 in New Orelans, Louisiana.
RCA opens its portion of the meeting with its annual First-Day Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 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.
RCA will be accepting paper submissions and panel proposals for the association's 2026 conference via NCA Convention Central starting in January, when a call for papers will be posted in this space. The submission deadline will be in March and then acceptance notices are typically sent in July.
Be sure to check this space next fall for information on how to register for the RCA First-Day Conference.
RCA Conference and Call Archive
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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