Conferences

CALL FOR PAPERS

We, as humans, are beginning to re-envision ourselves as part of this glorious creation, a member of an Earth community, at the same moment as Earth is entering a severe ecological crisis. This growing crisis leads more and more people to cry out in agony (cf. Psalm 103/104:29).

This conference seeks to engage theology on key ecological concerns from a variety of religious traditions and perspectives. We are interested in multi-disciplinary exchanges and insights, with a focus on religious-based and scientific approaches to ecological problems and challenges. The emphasis is on theological and ethical implications of contributing to a sustainable ecological future. The conference will be a blend of learning and discussion, while attending to the magnificent Earth and cultural context of this region of Crete.

Participants are invited to submit proposals for consideration on the following topics: Please specify your area.

• THEOLOGY OF OIKOS AND ECO-JUSTICE,
• CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
• BIODIVERSITY AND LAND DEGRADATION
• WATER, OCEANS AND ENERGY
• INSIGHTS FROM COSMOLOGY, EVOLUTION, and LIFE / EARTH SCIENCES
• GLOBAL ECOLOGICAL RISK, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CASE STUDIES
• SPIRITUAL VALUES, FORGIVENESS, ETHICS
• INDIGENOUS SPIRITUALITY

Presentations can be up to 20 minutes in length, followed by discussion. Please consider participatory and creative styles, panel proposals, workshop, round table or poster sessions. Focus on causal roots and practical solutions for each issue are especially encouraged.

By JUNE 30th 2017 (new deadline), please send a proposal of no more than one page or 250 words to Dr. Louk Andrianos, Chair of ECOTHEE-2017
World Council of Churches

Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas
E-mail: [email protected]
or to
Dr. Jan Willem Sneep, Co-Chair ECOTHEE-2017
Planta Europa Foundation, The Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected]

Please include your name, institutional affiliation and contact information.

http://ithe.webs.com/ecothee-2017-call