The David Bosch Memorial Lecture for 2013, will be presented by Prof. Darrel Guder, Henry Winters Luce Professor of Missional and Ecumenical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA. Date: 13 March 2013 Time: 18h30-22h30 Venue: Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University Register here.
Emerging Young Theologians 2013 Call for papers, Stellenbosch, South Africa. #emerging
Listening to and engaging with young theologians is becoming a growing priority for the Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS). Since 2011 we have therefore been inviting young Theologians to present short papers as part of the yearly meeting of the society, creating conference slots dedicated exclusively for this purpose.This is a space where young scholars, … Continue reading »
Transforming and liberating spiritualities in the 21st Century. A call for papers.
Reminiscent of the famous double meaning of the title “Transforming Mission”, The Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS) is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the annual conference of 2013 with the theme “Transforming and liberating Spiritualities in the 21st Century: Christianity in dialogue with…”, which will be held 13-15 March 2013 at the … Continue reading »
SAMS 2013 to be in Stellenbosch !
Our next SAMS conference for 2013 will be hosted by the University of Stellenbosch. The scenic town in the Western Cape are not only renowned for her wines and rugby, but also for her beauty and academic excellence. The leadership at helm of Missiology, Dr Xolile Simon and Prof Kallie August, at Maties extended a … Continue reading »
Migration, Mission & Theological Education Conference Program, 18-22 June
Colleagues, we are getting ready for the Joint Conference in a few weeks time. The bigger Joint Conference Combined Society by Society Programme, for all the academic societies in Southern Africa has been finalised. For your own preparation in participating and preparing papers, we have loaded the SAMS program, here. As you will see from the … Continue reading »
More info- Joint Conference (June 2012)
Colleagues, We are getting geared up for our Joint Conference 18-22 June, in Pietermaritzburg. For information on how to register, accomodation, etc. Please follow the link. Hope to see you there !
Migration in Africa Research: Date for proposals extended. #missiology #SAMREC
I’m sure you’ll agree with us that Migration in Africa is a critical issue. It touches on issues of refugees, xenophobia, dislocation, etc. The Southern African Missiological Research Collaboration (SAMREC), under SAMS, aims at publishing some fresh research on this theme. Recently we as standing committee of the Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS) resolved to … Continue reading »
All the info you need for #SAMS2012. Join us from tomorrow at Unisa.
Herewith the Brochure for the SAMS 2012 Annual Conference, to be held at Unisa. The theme of the conference is, “SOCIAL AND MISSIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF RELIGION AND EMPIRE IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE REST OF THE CONTINENT” Speakers like Faried Essack, Vuyani Vellem, Stuart Bate and Annalet van Schalkwyk will speak on the topic and … Continue reading »
Joint Theological Conference 2012: Call for Papers #Missiology
As you might know, we as the community of scholars and practitioners are gearing up for the International Assembly of the IAMS in Toronto, Canada, August 2012 (Toronto 2012). Recently we as standing committee of the Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS) resolved to extend an invitation to all our colleagues and those in the various … Continue reading »
Social and Missiological analysis of Religion and Empire in South Africa and the rest of continent.
Religious communities and ideas have always played a critical role in how societies viewed and structured themselves, but also in the transformation thereof. In the Southern African community this role has been played alongside many other belief systems and institutions and for good reason, has been contested in many ways as well. The Christian community … Continue reading »
