Re-Envisioning Church in a Digital Age: Theological, Missiological, and Educational Reflections

As the rapid digital and technological revolution continues to reshape our world, the church faces both challenges and opportunities in navigating this transformation. This call for papers invites educators, scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore how theological, missiological, and educational perspectives can inform and guide the church’s response to the evolving digital context. We seek contributions that critically examine the implications of digital technology for ecclesial identity, community dynamics, mission strategies, and educational practices. By engaging with contemporary cultural and theological trends, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of how the church can thrive in a digital age while remaining rooted in its core beliefs and values.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions for papers (presentations and posters) in the following areas of research:

A. Theological Reflections

Redefining ecclesial identity and community in the digital age.
Theology of presence and embodiment in online worship.
How online platforms facilitate new forms of relationality in church communities.
Ethical challenges of integrating digital technology into church leadership and discipleship.
Redefining local and global expressions of the church in a digitally connected world.
Impact of digital transformation on theological methods and research frameworks.
Exploring new SDA emphases and identity in a digital context.
Theological insights into AI, transhumanism, and their implications for human identity.

B. Missiological Reflections

Advancing mission through online and hybrid church models.
Adapting structures for mission in digital spaces.
Enhancing inclusion and accessibility for marginalised individuals in digital worship.
Engaging mission in post-text, post-truth, and post-Christian cultures through digital platforms.

C. Educational Reflections

Integrating new technologies into Adventist curricula.
The role of AI in shaping Adventist educational content and methods.
Examining the future of educational institutions in a digital age.
Impact of homeschooling and fundamentalism on Adventist education.

*Suggested topics are welcome, but additional subjects related to the theme will be considered.

Presentation Formats

Presentations: 30-minute presentations (approx. 3,500 words) with time for questions and discussion.
Posters: Presented at a specific time during the meeting with time for Q&A.

Submit Proposals:

Presentations: Submit Here
Posters: Submit Here

Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
Notifications: January 2025

Program Overview

March 19 (Wednesday)
08:00 – 13:00: Arrival and registration
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 18:00: Cultural Visit to Valencia (Las Fallas Feast)
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:30: Opening ETTC
21:30: Rest

March 20 (Thursday)
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 – 13:30: Plenaries and Workshops
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
15:00 – 19:00: Plenaries and Workshops
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:30: Closing Reflection
21:30: Rest

March 21 (Friday)
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 – 13:30: Plenaries and Workshops
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
15:00 – 18:00: Visit to Sagunto / Sabbath Preparation
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:30: Closing Reflection
21:30: Rest

March 22 (Sabbath)
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 – 11:00: Plenaries
11:30 – 12:30: Sermon
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
16:00 – 18:00: Group Discussions (OT, NT, ST, PT, etc.)
18:00 – 19:00: Declaration of the Convention
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:30 – 21:30: Concert and Closing of ETTC
22:00: Rest

March 23 (Sunday)
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
08:30: Departure
(Optional) 9:00 – 13:00: Visit to Caves of St. José

Registration

Registration opens in October 2024.

For inquiries, please contact: ettc2025@campusadventista.es

For further details, visit the official event website hosted by Sagunto Adventist College: https://campusadventista.es/ettc2025/

EUROPEAN THEOLOGY THEACHERS CONVENTION 2025: CALL FOR PAPERS