Society for Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives
4th Triennial Children's Spirituality Conference
June 10-13, 2012, at Concordia University, River Forrest, IL
Sponsored by the Society for Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives (SCS:CP)
www.childspirituality.org
Conference Details
Our mission is to foster research and examine theory related to children's spiritual characteristics, growth, and experiences. Presenters and those who attend represent a wide variety of theological and denominational backgrounds. We dialogue with one another, discuss theory, and share research related to children's spiritual development. The goals of the conference include:
- Networking with Christians who are currently conducting research and who are writing on children's spiritual development and spiritual formation
- Providing a forum for the integration of biblical, theological, and social science perspectives on children's spiritual experiences, development, and formation
- Exploring innovative approaches to children's ministry and providing encouragement
Registration for the conference begins in Spring 2011. Go to the Society's website for updated information on the conference and how to register for it at www.childspirituality.org
Call for Papers
The Program Committee welcomes submissions reflecting your work on children and spirituality in these submission categories:
- Biblical, theological, and historical research
- Social science research and theory on aspects of child spirituality
- Social contexts, children at risk, cross-cultural and social justice issues
- Pedagogy, ministry models, and spiritual formation practices
Submissions are due by April 1, 2012. Use the Call for Papers (pdf) link for more details and to submit your proposal.