Call for Papers for the APT Meeting at AAR in Chicago, November 17, 2012

We invite proposals for papers or panels examining opportunities, needs, issues, or challenges to contextual/field theological education concerning public service or ministries focused in such issues as economic justice, immigration, sexuality, or race and the legal/justice/penal systems.  These proposals may address current teaching methods and practical theological approaches in public theology or the involvement/roles of […]

Writing Award for Best Student Paper

The Editorial Board of Sacred Spaces: The E-Journal of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors is excited to announce the American Association of  Pastoral Counselors Writing Award for best student paper in honor of Homer Ashby and his many contributions to the field of pastoral care and counseling. The winner will receive 250$ and his/her […]

Congregational Studies Fellowships

ES 2011 fellowship instructions The Congregational Studies Team is pleased to announce the availability of Fellowships* to support scholars who are interested in disciplined inquiry into the life of local communities of faith. These 18-month fellowships include $18,000 in research support, plus $2000 for related travel. In addition, Fellowships include a program of mentoring by […]

31st Biennial Association of Practical Theology Conference

31st Biennial Association of Practical Theology Conference Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton, New Jersey April 13-15, 2012 “Practical Theology and Sacred Texts” Keynote speakers:    Rev. Dr. Richard R. Osmer & Dr. Beverly R. Gaventa Registration fees:    $140 APT members; $150 Non-members; $30 students (Note: registration fee does not include lodging).  Click here to register Lodging: Available […]

Schedule for 31st Biennial APT Conference

Friday, April 13 2:00-4:30 Check-in 4:30-5:30 Reception 5:30-6:45 Dinner 7:00-9:00 Keynote speakers Saturday, April 14 8:00-8:30 Breakfast 8:30-9:00 Morning prayers 9:00-10:30 Plenary Session 1 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-12:45 Concurrent Paper sessions 12:45-2:00 Lunch 2:00-3:30 Plenary Session 2 3:30-5:30 Special tours 6:00 Dinner and evening on your own Sunday, April 15 8:00-9:00 Breakfast 9:00-10:00 Worship 10:00-10:15 Break […]

Lodging for 31st Biennial APT Conference

Erdman– Promo code: ptsem APT Conference Phone number: 609-497-7990 Rate: $60 per night Please call to register. The rate for our group is $60 per night. 10 rooms have been reserved for PhD students Hyatt Place – Promo code: G-APTC Phone number: 609-720-0200 ex.5111 Website: hyattplaceprinceton.com Rate: $119 for a single room You can register […]

Transportaion for 31st Biennial APT Conference

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PRINCETON: See the PTS website for a campus map and driving directions at www.ptsem.edu and click on “About PTS”.  See the hotel websites at www.princeton.place.hyatt.com and www.princeton.hyatt.com for driving directions to conference hotels. AIRPORT INFORMATION: Princeton is served by Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ and the Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, […]

2012 APT Biennial Conference

I am happy to announce several developments related to the 31st APT biennial conference to be held at Princeton Theological Seminary, April 13-15, 2012. a.    Conference theme: “Practical Theology and Sacred Texts” b.    Keynote speakers: Richard R. Osmer and Beverly Roberts Gaventa. Drs. Osmer and Gaventa will present and interact on the topic of “Paul […]