Call for Papers: Catholic Social Tradition Conference

Catholic Social Tradition Conference: Call for Papers

University of Notre Dame

March 23-25, 2017

The 50th Anniversary of Populorum Progressio conference will explore thematic peace and justice issues that have been addressed by modern Catholic social thought, particularly those within the encyclical such as human dignity, political stru­ctures, integral human development, and internationalization. In order to garner original and creative insights, please address new initiatives derived from the document or gaps that exist within the document.

Keynote Speakers include:

• Stephen Pope, Ph.D. 
  Boston College

• Ana Maria Pineda, R.S.M.
  Santa Clara University

• Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle 
  Manila, Philippines

• Stefano Zamagni, Ph.D. 
  University of Bologna

The Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame requests proposals regarding the development of the Catholic Social Tradition in the following areas:

• Historical development and critique of the document and social doctrine
• Address present social issues in light of the teaching of the encyclical
• How the Church can forward integral human development in a pluralistic world

Now accepting proposals. Abstract is limited to 500 words. Submission deadline is November 30, 2016.

Submit by mail to:
Center for Social Concerns
University of Notre Dame
228 Geddes Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
or via e-mail: wpurcell@nd.edu

Call for Papers and additional resources

The Journal for Peace and Justice Studies is preparing for a special issue focused on the education side of Peace & Justice studies. See above for the call for papers!

Call for Papers: Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education

Manuscripts are currently being accepted for a new journal, Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education (EPiCHE), created by ACCU member St. Mary’s College of California. It is an open access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of the theory, research, policy and practice of civic engagement, community-based research, service-learning, leadership, and social justice education in the context of Catholic higher education.  Read the call for papers online.

Conference/ Call for Papers: Church, Theology and War

September 8 – 11, 2014

 The Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain will hold its annual 3-day conference on “Church, Theology and War: Remembrance and Collusion” September 8-11, 2014. The CTA invites scholars to join the conversation on the historical, theological, and contextual issues of war, and the Great War in particular. Click here for the call for papers (PDF) and here for the schedule.