Lateran Graduate Conference. Promoting Peace: philosophy, theology, and peace studies

CFP: Lateran Graduate Conference

Organizers: Prof. Roberto Di Ceglie; Roberta Bruni, PhD Candidate; Fr. Romanus Okechukwu, PhD Candidate

Submission deadline: April 13, 2025

Conference date(s): June 10, 2025 - June 11, 2025

Conference Venue:

Department of Philosophy – Pontifical Lateran University
Vatican City, Rome

Disciplines involved:

Philosophy

Theology

Peace Studies

Details

The Department of Philosophy will host its graduate conference on the promotion of peace - broadly conceived - from different disciplinary approaches. Contributions from all areas of philosophy, theology and peace studies are welcome. The conference will take place in person.

Topic Areas

Philosophy, theology, law and peace studies are the macro fields from which papers can be proposed. Papers are invited that focus on, but are not limited to, the following topics

Definitions of peace have been offered throughout history. What are the relationships between religion, justice and peace? How can the common quest for peace be adequately understood in philosophy, theology, and peace studies? How can specific religious teachings - including the Catholic Magisterium - influence the study of peace?

The military is increasingly openly involved in peace operations around the world. How can the military avoid violence and promote justice, solidarity and peace?

Migration is a crucial reality of our time. It is well known that violence and poor living conditions cause this phenomenon and that this phenomenon generates further violence. But can migration become a source of peace among peoples?

Hatred, oppression and narcissism are a symptom (and a further cause) of personal and collective malaise. Personal illness and social malaise are tangible effects of this in contemporary Western society. How can ways of personal and collective healing and pacification be encouraged?

In common experience, and now in academia, reference is often made to hate speech and the related phenomenon of fake news. Communication and dialogue, on the other hand, are synonymous with peace and friendship. How can they be improved by promoting peace?

Economics is closely linked to the need for justice. What views on economics can help peacebuilders?

Transhumanism is proposed as a response to the many individual and social problems that humanity faces today. Can transhumanists also point to a path to peace among peoples?

Further details:

The deadline for submissions is 13 April 2025 and the results will be announced by 28 April 2025. However, these dates will be anticipated in case of earlier submissions, starting from 11 February, by those who need to know earlier whether their proposal has been accepted or not. Please indicate in your submission if you need to know the outcome before 28 April 2025.

Each session, whether parallel or not, will include only papers belonging to the same field of study/expertise.

Papers will be invited in English, Spanish and Italian. Please note that at this stage we cannot guarantee that there will be sessions in each of these languages, as we need to receive a sufficient number of submissions. 

NO REGISTRATION FEES. 

Please email submissions to Prof. Roberto Di Ceglie:  [email protected]

Please prepare a 20-minute presentation. This will be followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. Please remove any identifying marks from your submission. Include an abstract (max 200 words) and the title of your paper at the top of your submission document. Please also include your full name and institutional affiliation in the body of your email.

Further information:

Please send an email to:  [email protected]