Sections
At each year’s annual meeting, paper proposals are welcomed in thirteen sections.
For more information, please contact the Section Chair.
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Historical Studies
SECTION CHAIR: DR. RYAN DANKER
The Historical Studies section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of church history and historical theology, including Wesley studies.
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Systematic Theology
SECTION CHAIR: DR. TOM MCCALL
The Systematic Theology section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of systematic theology, philosophical theology, and analytic theology.
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Biblical Studies
SECTION CHAIRS: DR. JENNY MATHENY & DR. BRAD KELLE
The Biblical Studies section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of Old Testament and New Testament studies as well as methods of interpretation.
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Philosophy
SECTION CHAIR: DR. THOMAS JAY OORD
The Philosophy section welcomes paper proposals in both philosophy and philosophical theology.
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Moral Theology
SECTION CHAIR: DR. GREGORY P. VAN BUSKIRK
The Moral Theology section welcomes paper proposals in both moral theology and moral philosophy/ethics.
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Women’s Studies
SECTION CHAIR: DR. KIMBERLY MAJESKI
The Women’s Studies section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of historical and contemporary women’s studies.
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Intercultural Studies
SECTION CHAIR: DR. NELL BECKER SWEEDEN
The Intercultural Studies section welcomes paper proposals in both historical and contemporary intercultural and missiological studies.
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Ecumenical & Interfaith Studies
SECTION CHAIR: DR. KELLY YATES
The Ecumenical & Interfaith section welcomes paper proposals on all aspects of ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.
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Practical Theology & Christian Formation
SECTION CHAIR: DR. ROBERT HAYNES
The Practical Theology & Christian Formation section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of spiritual formation, discipleship, and the intersection of theology and church praxis.
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Theological Education
SECTION CHAIR: DR. L. MICHAELS
The Theological Education section welcomes paper proposals on the purpose, pedagogy, and praxis of theological education.
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Theology & Preaching
SECTION CHAIR: DR. ABE BOOK
The Theology & Preaching section welcomes paper proposals in the areas of homiletical theory, homiletical praxis, and the critical analysis of theology in preaching.
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Theology & Science
SECTION CHAIR: DR. THOMAS HERMANS-WEBSTER
The Theology & Science section welcomes paper proposals at the intersection of theology and all branches of natural science.
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Theology, Culture & the Arts
SECTION CHAIR: DR. PHILIP TALLON
The Theology, Culture, and the Arts section welcomes diverse paper proposals at the intersection of theology and pop-culture and the intersection of theology and art (including digital mediums).