Announcing the Inaugural Fr. Machozi Colloquium
The inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium was held at Boston University School of Theology February 26-28, 2026.
The theme of the inaugural colloquium was “Ecologies of Peacemaking.” Read about the colloquium from one student's perspective here.
The colloquium brought together scholars and practitioners situated in various contexts in the African continent to reflect on conflict and the process of peacemaking in a changing environment. Through panel presentations and discussions, conference participants considered the role of religious communities and congregations in pursuing justice with peace amidst significant social and political conflicts related to changing environments.
Colloquium Description
Social conflict, economic inqualities, and environemtal degradation are intertwining global challenges. The two-day conference "Ecologies of Peacemaking" in honor of Fr. Vincent Machozi, AA ('15) brought together scholars and practitioners from various international contexts affected by these major challenges.
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