The Society for the Study of Psychology and Wesleyan Theology

CALL FOR PAPERS
 

2009 Annual Conference
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
March 5, 2009

 

The Society for the Study of Psychology and Wesleyan Theology (SSPWT) invites Paper and/or Symposium proposals on the theme: 

 

 “Psychological and Theological Perspectives on Evil and Suffering”

 

 

Topics from a variety of disciplines might include:
         

• The Relationship between Suffering and the Brain

• Psychology or Sociology of Evil

• Psychological Models of Evil and Suffering in Literature

• Community Psychology and Evil or Suffering

• Suffering and Pastoral Psychology

• Suffering and Stress-Related Growth

• Suffering in the Clinical Setting

• Human Nature and Evil

• Moral Formation and Suffering

• Cross-Cultural Psychology and Evil or Suffering

Proposals on topics not directly related to the meeting theme are also welcome.  All proposals should bring some aspect of psychology and theology into conversation, and articulate a relevance to Wesleyan theology and/or the development of Wesleyan communities of faith.

The society council would like to encourage increased participation from undergraduate and graduate students.  Therefore, SSPWT is pleased to open a section of paper presentations to all students.  We invite those who are interested to present a proposal along with school affiliation and a brief bio. 

Please submit SSPWT proposals no later than October 1, 2008 to Sylvia Cortez, program chair, at SylviaCortez@pointloma.edu.  Proposals should include paper title, an abstract of 500 words (maximum), institutional affiliation (if applicable), and professional vita (if first-time presenter).  

SSPWT council members look forward to your thoughtful response and reflections as we make preparations for next year’s conference.

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