CALL FOR PAPERS

Suggested Sub-Themes

Papers may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Philosophical, Theological and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

• Philosophical anthropology and the meaning of personhood
• Psychological perspectives of personhood
• Asian concepts of self, community, harmony, and relationality
• Pancasila and human dignity
• Human freedom, rationality, and moral responsibility
• Critiques of modern and postmodern views of humanity
• The human person as imago Dei
• Christology and theological anthropology
• Suffering, vulnerability, and hope in Asian contexts
• Inculturation and contextual theology in Asia
• The Church’s mission and human dignity in plural societies

Contemporary Issues

• Technology, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism
• Bioethics, healthcare, and human vulnerability
• Ecology, Laudato Si’, and Asian ecological wisdom
• Poverty, migration, and social justice
• Interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract length: 200–300 words
• Language: English
• Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Style: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition
• Abstract should include:
  • Title of the paper
  • Author’s name and institutional affiliation
  • Email address
  • 3–5 keywords
• Full paper length (if accepted): 6,000–8,000 words
• Selected papers will be considered for publication in conference proceedings or an academic journal.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: April 1, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: April 8, 2026
• Presentation submission deadline: April 15, 2026
• Conference dates: April 21-22, 2026
• Full paper submission: April 30, 2026

Participants

The seminar welcomes:

• Scholars and researchers in philosophy, theology, psychology, cultural studies and humanities
• Clergy and religious with academic interests
• Graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral levels)
• Academics from related disciplines engaging human questions

Submission & Contact

Abstracts should be submitted to:

Online Submission

Organized by

Faculty of Theology, Universitas Sanata Dharma

(Pontifical Faculty of Theology “Wedabhakti”)

Email: theoicon@usd.ac.id