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Cambridge 2013 - Call for Papers |
IASYM Call for Papers
Biennial International Conference
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK
January 3-6, 2013
The Executive Board of the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry invites you to submit a proposal for a paper to be delivered at the next biennial meeting of the Association, which will be held at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, January 3-6, 2013. The conference provides a unique opportunity for youth ministry scholars to join with other researchers and educators from across the globe to engage in thoughtful reflection around a range of theological, cultural, and sociological issues which intersect with the discipline and practice of youth ministry. A specific research theme is not specified, in order to provide for a variety of perspectives and research interests which advance the purpose of IASYM, which is to further “the study, research, and teaching of youth ministry internationally.”
A blind review process is used for the selection of proposals. There are three levels of acceptance: keynotes, elective papers, and for the first time at the international conference a third level of papers will be selected, emerging research. Emerging research is open to new scholars wishing to receive feedback from more experienced researchers, and for those in the initial stages of research who desire input from other members of the association. The academic selection committee will determine the presentation level for acceptable proposals: keynote, elective paper, or emerging research. Proposal acceptance is based primarily on quality and relevance to the purpose of the Association, with additional consideration given to diversity of geographical context and disciplinary perspectives which reflect the ecumenical ethos of IASYM.
Proposals must be in the form of a one-page abstract of no more than 1000 words, submitted to the conference’s academic chair and co-editor of the Association’s Journal of Youth and Theology, Bård Eirik Hallesby Norheim: at baardehn@hotmail.com or bard.norheim@nla.no Please include your name and all contact information in your initial email, with the proposal attached. In addition, if you are submitting a proposal for the emerging research track, please indicate this in your email, as it will facilitate the selection process. The following timeline is in effect and proposals not submitted in a timely manner will not be considered.
TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
July 1, 2012
Acceptance notification and feedback by the academic committee
December 1, 2012
Completed, full-text papers returned to Baard Norheim
You are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal for inclusion at our 2013 conference. We value the contributions of all of our members, as we benefit from a variety of voices from around the globe who share our commitment to the academic discipline of youth ministry. Additional details about the conference will be available in the future on our website www.iasym.org
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Save the Date: Cambridge 2013 |
The biennial international conference of the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry will be held in Cambridge UK from Thursday, 3 January to Sunday, 6 January 2013. Returning to Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge in 2013, the IASYM International conference provides a unique opportunity to gather with researchers, educators, PhD and masters students from across the globe each interested in the field of youth ministry. Further information about registration, accommodation, submission of papers and program will follow shortly. We look forward to joining with you early in 2013 as we further the academic study and research of youth and youth ministry in order to to support and develop the professionalisation of youth ministry around the world.
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A Word of Welcome from the Chair |
 Dear friends and colleagues,
We are glad to present you the latest information on our association through the website. The newest issue of the Journal of Youth and Theology (volume 9/2) is now online and available for the membership.
The call for the European IASYM conference in 2012 in Tallinn (Estonia) can also be found on these pages. Please join us in the process of reflection on sustainable youth ministry, even if you are not living and/or working in Europe. For the issue of sustainability is a global issue!
The next international conference of IASYM will take place in Cambridge (UK) from 3 thru 6 January 2013. Please mark this date in your agenda. We will announce the theme and send out the call for papers in Spring 2012. In that period of time we will also invite our membership to answer to a survey and to reflect with us on the future of the association. The 10th volume of the journal which will be a double issue, will contain some mind stretching papers on the future of youth ministry and of our association. So please join us in this promising process. We need your insights and ideas!
Bert Roebben
Please Note: We are a global organisation and the use of English is until now the most appropriate communication form. An English presentation of the association can be consulted by clicking here. For a French presentation, click here. If you would like to contribute to the broadening of the horizon of IASYM through translation into other languages, please contact us! For further understanding of IASYM, please also see Bert's presentation, "Youth Ministry as a Test Case for Practical Theology."
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JYT (Vol. 9, No. 2) Now Available |
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