News: 33rd international conference in Strasbourg
From Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2026, the 33rd International Study Conference of the International Society for Hymnological Studies takes place in Strasbourg (France), with an excursion on the following Saturday (5 September). The topic is: “Hymn research today. Written sources – digital possibilities – new perspectives.” Registration is open until 31 May 2026. Further information can be found here.
What is hymnology?
Hymnology is the scholarly engagement with the church’s song, hymns, and hymnbooks. To engage with the diverse aspects of these subjects, hymnology uses the methods of related academic disciplines, including theology (with its subdisciplines), music and church music, history, literature, linguistics, culture studies, bibliography, aesthetics and poetics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Hymnological studies can be empirical, historical, or systematic.
Become a member
Are you involved with the church’s song, hymns, and hymnbooks? New members are always welcome (see Membership).
Hymnological resources
The resources area contains links to online resources. It offers the opportunity to publish one’s own work online; for this purpose, contact the IAH office. We welcome information about available resources, whether on external sites or potentially on our own site.
