The Centre for Public Theology at Huron University College will hold its inaugural conference on May 8-9 titled “War, Human Dignity and Nation Building: Theological Perspectives on Canada’s Role in Afghanistan.”
The conference seeks to bring together theologians and other academics with policymakers, representatives of NGOs, religious leaders, the media and members of the public to discuss religious and ethical issues arising from Canada’s role in the Afghanistan conflict.
Key speakers include:
Walter Dorn – Associate professor of defense studies at the Canadian Forces College and the Royal Military College of Canada
Houchang Hassan-Yari – Professor and Head of the Department of Politics and Economics Science at the Royal Military College of Canada
Howard Adelman – Professor Emeritus at York University
Gary D. Badcock – Peache Professor of Divinity at Huron University College
The Centre for Public Theology is a research initiative located in the Faculty of Theology at Huron University College. Recently the centre received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
The Centre’s intention is to promote critical theological research and publication on issues of concern facing our society in an increasingly globalized world. A cycle of topics relating to politics and justice, human life, and the environment will be examined. Over the next three years, these topics will come to focus on the following: Canada’s role in Afghanistan; HIV infection and AIDS; and finally, the threat of climate change and the question of energy policy.
For more information or to register, visit www.publictheology.org.