Opportunities
Call for Proposals: Theopoetics Conference
We are excited to share an announcement for Theopoetics: A Transdisciplinary Conference with Workshops and Dialogue. Organized by the Association for Theopoetics Research and Exploration (ATRE) and held March 10-11, 2017, this is a "gathering for those whose interests live at — or near — the intersection of theology with imagination, aesthetics, More
AAR and SBL 2016
More than 1,200 events are part of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings that will be held in San Antonio, TX this weekend. STH Practical Theology faculty and students will be among those presenting addresses and papers. They will also be sharing recently published... More
Call for Papers: Engaging Particularities Conference
Please see this Call for Papers for the Engaging Particularities XV Conference at Boston College. The CFP is available here: https://engagingparticularitiesbc.wordpress.com/.
AAR Reading Religion Book Review: Christian Practical Wisdom: What It Is, Why it Matters
One new monograph of interest within practical theological circles is Christian Practical Wisdom: What It Is, Why It Matters, by Dorothy C. Bass, Kathleen A. Cahalan, Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, James R. Nieman, and Christian Batalden Scharen. Today we are sharing Dustin D. Benac's book review as featured on the Reading Religion book review website. Reading Religion... More
Moral Monday National Day of Action in Boston: Student and Alumna Reflections
On September 12, 2016, hundreds of clergy and laity from many traditions marched from Boston Common to the Statehouse in the nationwide Moral Monday National Day of Action. In solidarity with gatherings at 25 state capitols throughout the country, participants sang, shared and listened to testimonies. They also lent their voices and... More
Praxis and Practice in Theology Conference
Practical theology is a discipline with many contexts and conversation partners, and our faculty are engaged in research initiatives that span the globe. In October, Dr. Claire Wolfteich gave a keynote address entitled "The study of practices: Investigations in Practical Theology and Spirituality Studies" at the Praxis and Practice in Theology Conference... More
Save the Date for the 9th Annual Lecture and Reception
You are warmly invited to The Center for Practical Theology 9th Annual Lecture and Reception Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 Dean Bryan Stone will deliver the lecture on the topic of “Evangelism, Religious Pluralism, and the U.S. Military Chaplaincy" Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Boston University School of Theology Community Center (Lower level of School of Theology, More
Job Posting: Faculty Position in Spiritual Formation at LSTC
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) welcomes applications and nominations for a tenure-eligible position with primary teaching responsibilities in the area of Spiritual Formation and complementary expertise in another critical area, such as Leadership/Congregational Development, New Testament, Black Studies, Latino/a/Hispanic Ministry, or Multicultural Competency. The person appointed to... More
Job Posting: Position in Practical Theology and the Practices of Ministry at WFU School of Divinity
Wake Forest University School of Divinity invites applications for a position in Practical Theology and the Practices of Ministry, with preference given to candidates with advanced academic work in Homiletics, Leadership Studies, or Education and Community Formation. The ideal candidate will have multiple competencies in these teaching and research areas. This... More
Job Posting: University Lecturer, Protestant Theological University (Groningen)
The PThU is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic theologian. We are offering a Tenure Track for the Position of University Lecturer in the Field of Diaconal Studies (0.8 FTE, based in Groningen). The Protestant Theological University (PThU) is a specialised university for the theological study of the Christian faith. The PThU stands... More