Yutaka Maekawa (Associate Professor, School of Science) gave a presentation on the theme "Peter and Female Disciples in the Gospel of John" at the Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting 2026

Yutaka Maekawa (Associate Professor, School of Science) gave a presentation on the theme "Peter and Female Disciples in the Gospel of John" at the Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting 2026, held in the city of Adelaide, Australia, from July 5 to 9, 2026. The Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting is an international conference held outside North America by the Society of Biblical Literature, the world's largest society of biblical studies. This time, approximately 500 researchers from 39 countries gathered to give presentations and hold discussions. In addition to his own presentation and the exchange of opinions concerning it, he reaffirmed connections with researchers from various parts of the world, and new exchanges were also made.