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:
Organized by
Faculty of Theology, Universitas Sanata Dharma
(Pontifical Faculty of Theology “Wedabhakti”)
Email: theoicon@usd.ac.id
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