CFP: Theology International Conference 2026: The Quest of Being Human in Our Times

The Quest of Being Human in Our Times

The 4th International Seminar on Theology, Religion, Culture and Humanities

Faculty of Theology, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Pontifical Faculty of Theology “Wedabhakti”)

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

Program

Day 1 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Jakarta Time, GMT+7)

16:00 - 16:10 Opening

16:10 - 16:20 Speech – Albertus Bagus Laksana SJ, S.S., Ph.D. – Rector

16:20 - 16:30 Speech – Prof. Dr. C.B. Mulyatno – Dean

16:30 - 17:15 Speaker 1 (Dr. M. Joko Lelono)

17:15 - 18.00 Speaker 2 (Rev. Dr. Mark Joseph Zammit)

18:00 - 18.45 Speaker 3 (Prof. Dr. Georg Gasser)

18:45 - 19:00 Break

19:00 - 19:45 Discussion

19:45 - 20:00 Closing (Announcement, etc.)

Day 2 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Jakarta Time, GMT+7)

16:00 - 16:10 Opening

16:10 - 17:10 Parallel Session 1

17:10 - 18:10 Parallel Session 2

Participation

Registration: https://s.usd.ac.id/theoicon2026

Call For Paper: Overview

Abstract Submission: https://s.usd.ac.id/submission2026

Venue

Online via Zoom Meeting