CTS proposal deadline extended to January 31

The deadline for proposals for the CTS annual meeting is extended until January 31, 2010. In addition to regular papers (40 minute presentation), the CTS invites proposals for works-in-progress (20 minute presentation plus extended discussion) and panel discussions (on a book, theme, etc.). See the complete 2010 Call for Papers.

Please forward this message to colleagues in theology who may not be CTS members.

2010 CTS Student Essay Contest

Canadian Theological Society / Société théologique canadienne

Student Essay Contest

Subject: “Connected Understanding” or another topic in theology

Eligibility: any Canadian student currently registered in a university or theological college, in Canada or elsewhere, or any other student registered in a Canadian university or theological college

Length: 20 pages, typed and double spaced (5,000 words)

Due Date: February 5, 2010 (by e-mail only)

Essays need not be written originally for this contest and may be assignments from a course in theology or religious studies. The topic, however, must be theological in nature. This year’s theme allows for exploration of, for example, theology and globalization, the relation of theology to other disciplines, or the relation of Christianity to other religions.

A letter or e-mail from a member of the theological or religious studies department to which the student belongs, indicating that the student is registered and in good standing with the university or college, must also be submitted for each applicant.

The author of the winning essay will receive a $100 student prize; an invitation to read the paper at the annual meeting of the Canadian Theological Society at Concordia University, Montreal, 31 May-2 June 2010; payment of conference registration and accommodation costs; and a subvention towards travel costs.

Send essays by e-mail by February 5, 2010 to Lee Cormie at < email hidden; JavaScript is required >

Please include with your submission: institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number(s), and e-mail address. Submission via e-mail attachment in Microsoft Word is preferred.

Send letters verifying a student’s registration in a theological college or university to the above e-mail address, or by mail to Lee Cormie, Faculty of Theology, St. Michael’s College, 81 St. Mary St., Toronto, ON  M5S 1J4

CETA Call for Papers: 2010 Congress

Call for Papers:

Canadian Evangelical Theological Association

Annual Meeting

Concordia University, Montréal

May 30, 2010

The Executive of the Canadian Evangelical Theological Association (CETA) welcomes proposals for papers to be presented at the May 30, 2010 Annual Meeting to be held in conjunction with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Concordia University in Montréal.

CETA encourages submission of high quality papers on any topic of theological relevance to Canadian Evangelicalism. The theme for this year’s Congress is Connected Understanding (www.congress2010.ca). Papers which address this theme in relation to Canadian Evangelicalism are encouraged.

Papers should be scholarly but not highly specialized presentations aimed at an audience of scholars from across the spectrum of theological disciplines, including biblical studies and historical, systematic, moral and pastoral theology. Proposals from graduate students are welcome.

Proposals should be approximately 250 words in length and should be accompanied by a short CV. To facilitate anonymous review of proposals, please include your name, institutional affiliation, and contact information on a separate page from your paper proposal.  All proposals should be submitted electronically to the address below in either Word or PDF format by February 15, 2010. Please entitle your email “CETA 2010 Paper Proposal.” Papers chosen for participation will be notified by March 5, 2010.

Email all conference paper proposals to:

Dr. Jeffrey McPherson
President, Canadian Evangelical Theological Association
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2010 Call for Papers / Appel de Communications

Annual Meeting
Concordia University, Montréal
May 31st to June 2nd, 2010
Connected Understanding

The 2010 Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences theme of “connected understanding” invites an exploration of the impact of digital technology on scholarly research and research-creation, the links that scholars make with their colleagues in other fields and with larger audiences beyond the academic world. Theological reflections on this theme may include topics such as:

• the synergies of interdisciplinary work in theology (with bioengineering, cosmology, ecology, epidemiology, genetics, nanoscience, neuropsychology, political science, popular culture, literature, etc.)
• engagements between theological doctrine and preaching
• digital technology’s influence on church and theological scholarly practice
• public theology and a multi-faith, intercultural society
• engagements with theologies of the global south
• ministry in unconventional settings

While we invite you to submit proposals on any theological subject, we encourage you to consider topics which relate to this theme.

See the complete 2010 Call for Papers.

Congrès annuel
Université Concordia, Montréal
du 21 mai au 2 juin 2010
Le savoir branché

Le thème du Congrès des sciences humaines 2010 évoque l’impact croissant de la technologie numérique sur la recherche et sur la recherche-création.  Il renvoie aussi aux liens que les chercheurs créent avec des confrères travaillant dans d’autres domaines et avec le public au-delà du milieu universitaire.  La réflexion théologique sur ce thème peut inclure des sujets tels que :

• la réflexion théologique interdisciplinaire (en lien avec le génie biologique, la cosmologie, l’écologie, l’épidémiologie, la génétique, les nanosciences, la neuropsychologie, les sciences politiques, la culture populaire, la littérature)
• les relations  entre la doctrine théologique et le sermon
• les effets des technologies numériques sur les communautés religieuses et la réflexion théologique
• la théologie publique et une société multiconfessionnelle et multiculturelle
• l’engagement avec des théologies de l’hémisphère  sud
• le ministère dans les lieux non-traditionnels

Bien que nous vous invitons à soumettre des propositions sur n’importe quel sujet théologique, nous vous encourageons à considérer des sujets reliés à ce thème.

Voir l’appel de communications pour Congrés 2010.