Academic Committee IAMS 2016: Paper Abstracts
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MISSION STUDIES
August 11–17, 2016
Seoul, South Korea
Conversions and Transformations:
Missiological Approaches to Religious Change
List
of authors and paper abstracts
for the papers to be presented at the IAMS Seoul conference
11 to 17 August 2016
Here is the List of authors, titles of paper abstracts and the abstracts in PDF format as submitted to the IAMS’ Academic Committee for paper presentations during the IAMS Assembly in Seoul.
The abstracts here can be both read online and downloaded.
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This is the full List of paper presentations; to see only specific study groups, please click on the relevant entry below or at the main IAMS website – on the right.
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The IAMS Study Groups (alphabetically ordered)
Healing/Pneumatology and Mission
Interreligious Studies and Mission
Religious Freedom, Persecution and Mission
Papers with topics outside the scope of the 8 Study Group
Status of paper abstracts submission (as of 10 March 2016)
(ordered by study groups)
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Currently, 185 paper abstracts have been proposed by 182 authors,
of them 11 authors intend to present their papers in panel discussions.
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BISAM
1. Adebo Abraham, “Ordering, Disordering and Reordering: Another Look at the Great Commission for Missions and Religious Change in Nigeria”
Paper abstract: adebo_abraham_Ordering and Disordering
2. Caldwell Larry, ” How Much “Jesus Knowledge” Is Necessary for Salvation? Towards an Alternative Understanding of Conversion and Transformation”
Paper abstract: caldwell_larry_How much Jesus knowledge is necessary for Salvation
3. Enegho Felix Ehimare, “The Mission of Christian Conversion in Nigeria in the Light of Acts 2:41”
Paper abstract: enegho_felix_nigeria_conversion_acts2_41
4. Gallagher Robert L., “Bringing Good News for All People: Engaging Luke’s Narrative Soteriology for the Nations”
Paper abstract: Gallagher Robert_Bringing Good News for All People-Engaging Luke’s Narrative Soteriology for the Nations
5. Gallagher Sarita, “God among the Philistines: Revelation and Transformation in 1 Samuel 4-7”
Paper abstract: gallagher_sarita_God among the Philistines Revelation and Transformation
6. Glanville Elizabeth, “Leadership Development and Transformation in Acts of the Apostles”
Paper abstract: glanville_elizabeth_Leadership Development and Transformation in Acts of the Apostles
7. Hertig Paul, “The Conversions of Zipporah and Jethro”
Paper abstract: Hertig Paul_Conversion of Zippora and Jethro1
8. Herting Young, “Queen Esther’s Conversions: From Intercultural Estrangement to Intercultural Engagement”
Paper abstract: Hertig Young_Queen Esther’s Conversions
9. Kemdirim Protus, “The Samaritan Woman (Jn 4:1-42) and OSU Caste System in Igboland Nigeria: Mission Response”
Paper abstract: kemdirim_protus_sameritan_woman_mission_response_nigeria
10. Kim Simon C., “Mission Church or Extension of Home Diocese: Challenges Facing Korean Catholics in the Diaspora”
Paper abstract: Kim Simon_Mission Church or Extension of Home Diocese
11. Pfeiffer Joseph, “Making Room for the Holy Spirit: Exorcism in Origen’s Homilies and in the Early Christian Catechumenate”
Paper abstract: pfeiffer_joseph_Making Room for the Holy Spirit Exorcism in Origen
12. Prior John, “Wrestling with Job: confronting a corrupt judiciary while coming to terms with oneself”
Paper abstract: prior_john_Wrestling with Job
13. Salguero Janeth Lucia, “The Call to Global Missionary Endeavors: Insights from the Story of the Rich Man (Mk 10:17-30) for the Local Churches in Quito”
Paper abstract: Salguerao Lucia_Call to Global Missionary Endeavors
14. Sihombing Batara, “The Encounter with Christ in the Conversion of Paul (Gal. 1:11-17) and the Batak’s conversion in the works of German Mission in Indonesia”
Paper abstract: sihombing_batara_The Encounter with Christ in the Conversion of Paul
15. Tauchner Christian, “On the Road”
Paper abstract: Tauchner Christian_On the Road
16. Taylor Steve, “Fiction as Missiology: a Creative Christology in Drusilla Modjeska’s ‘The Mountain’”
Paper abstract: taylor_steve_Fiction as Missiology_updated_title
17. van Thanh Nguyen, “Jesus the Parabolic Preacher: Storytelling as Means of Mission in the New Media Age”
Paper abstract: Nguyen vanThanh_Jesus the Parabolic Preacher
18. Verster Pieter, “Conversion and Transformation: An evaluation of Paul’s experience”
Paper abstract: verster_pieter_evaluation_of_pauls_experience
19. Yang Xiaoli, “A Poetic Homecoming –A Dialogue between the Chinese Search and the Gospel of Jesus Christ”
Paper abstract: yang_xiaoli_A Poetic Homecoming a Dialogue between the Chinese Search
20. Zhang Wenxi, “A Comparative Study between Conversions in the Acts and Conversions in Contemporary China”
Paper abstract: zhang_wenxi_Comparative Study between Conversions in the Acts and Conversions in Contemporary China
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Children, Youth and Mission
1. Arnold Aaron, “Application of the “Incubator” Concept to Global Youth Ministry: Promoting Empowerment, Growth and Contextualization”
Paper abstract: arnold_aaron_promoting_empowerment_growth_contextualization
2. Brewster Dan, “Theological Reflections on the 4/14 Window Nurturers Movement”
Paper abstract: brewster_dan_theological reflections on 414 Nurturers_movement
3. Brown Arthur, “Changing Faith: Dimensions of faith change in young Muslims exploring faith in Christ”
Paper abstract: brown_arthur_young_muslims_exploring_christian_faith
4. Bunge Marcia, “A Theology and Ethics of Child Conversion: Lessons for Contemporary Missions from the History of Christianity”
Paper abstract: bunge_marcia_Theology and Ethics of Child Conversion
5. Burch Greg, “Toward a Protective and Participative Continuum of Care for Vulnerable Children”
Paper abstract: burch_greg_child_participation_child_protection_convergence_theory
6. Cronshaw Darren, “Transformational Training of Next Generation Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Leaders for Mission”
Paper abstract: cronshaw_darren_Training Next Gen CALD Leaders for Mission
7. Greener Susan, “2015 Lausanne Declaration on Children-at-Risk”
Paper abstract: greener_susan_lausanne_on_children_at_risk
8. Grobbelaar Jan, “Theological perspectives from Matthew 18:1-14 on conversion and transformation in relation to ministry with children in a missional setting within the African context”
Paper abstract: grobbelaar_jan_Theological perspectives from Matthew 18
9. Hankela Elina, “Remixing liberation and prosperity: Thinking about transformation in dialogue with young people in Johannesburg”
Paper abstract: hankela_elina_Remixing liberation and prosperity
10. Jayaraj Jesudason Bashkar, “Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur: mission to children”
Paper abstract: jeyaraj_jesudason_Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur1
11. Knötze Johannes, “Missional Diaconate as transformational development to God’s glory”
Paper abstract: knoetze_johannes_Missional Diaconate as Transformational development to God
12. Kohl Manfred, :A boy called Jesus”
Paper abstract: kohl_manfred_A Boy Called Jesus
13. Konz DJ, “Re-subjectifying the child in mission: how Karl Barth’s theological anthropology helps overcome the objectification of children in contemporary mission praxis”
Paper abstract: konz_dj_re-subjectifying the child in mission
14. Kozhuharov Valentin, “Eastern Orthodox Christian understanding of children and young people’s conversion to Christianity”
Paper abstract: kozhuharov_valentin_conversion_from_eastern_orthodox_perspective
15. Malherbe Johannes, “Children, youth and conversion in Africa – a socio-historical overview”
Paper abstract: malherbe_johannes_children_youth_and_conversion_in_africa_socio_historical
16. Miles Glenn, “Where is the welcome for those who identify as Gay Youth in the church”
Paper abstract: miles_glenn_where is the welcome for those who identify as gay youth in the church
17. Ndoga Sampson, “Initiating child conversion theology and practice within a child hostile culture: an afrocentric perspective”
Paper abstract: ndoga_samson_Initiating Child Conversion Theology and Practice within a Child Hostile Culture
18. Yang Meewon, “The Impact of Multicultural Models on the Transformation of Children and Youth”
Paper abstract: yang_meewon_Impact of Multicultural Models on Transformation of Children and Youth
19. White Keith, “The Role of the Holy Spirit in the transformation of children and young people”
Paper abstract: white_keith_The Role of the Holy Spirit in the transformation of children and young people1
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DABOH
1. Bartholomew Ronald, “Migration and Cultural Adaptation as Measures of Conversion”
Paper abstract: bartholomew_ronald_migration_cultural_adaptation
2. Corrie John, “The Conversion of Latin American Catholics”
Paper abstract: corrie_john_latin_american_catholics_converion
3. Cucchiara Alfred, “Roman Catholic Conversion in the Philippine Cordillera”
Paper abstract: cucchiara_alfred_conversion_of_cordilleran_RCatholics
4. Engberg Aron, “The transformative encounter with pace: ‘Christian Zionism’ as a second conversion”
Paper abstract: engberg_aron_transformative_encounter_with_place
5. Fatokun Samson, “Documentation of Oral Stories of Conversion and Transformation Experiences of Selected African Church Leaders”
Paper abstract: fatokun_samson_Documentation of Oral Stories of Conversion and Transformation Experiences
6. Golding David, “From Dusting Feet to Saving Souls: Mormon Mission in Thought and Practice”
Paper abstract: bartholomew_golding_david From Dusting Feet to Saving Souls
7. Heward Maclane, “’Our First Mission’: Early Mormon Creation, Adoption and Adaption of Evangelistic Structures”
Paper abstract: bartholomew_heward_maclane _Early Mormon Creation Adoption and Adaption of Evangelistic Structures
8. Ireland Daryl R.,The Conversion of Madness: The Case of John Sung”
Paper abstract: ireland_daryl_the_conversion_of_madness
9. Kim Helen Jin, “Conversions and Transformations at Billy Graham’s Largest Crusade: South Korea, 1973”
Paper abstract: kim_helen_billy_graham_largest_crusade
10. Kim Rebecca, “Soldier Spirit and Theology of Sacrifice of Mid-Twentieth Century Korean Missionaries in America: Case Study of the University Bible Fellowship”
Paper abstract: kim_rebecca_theology of sacrifice
11. Murad Abraham, “Conversion Attempts and Responses to the American Presbyterian Mission in the Punjab, 1849-1900”
Paper abstract: murad_abraham_Converting the Heathen
12. Paulau Stanislau, “Historicizing Faith – Controlling Conversion: Ethiopian Empire and its Legislation on Foreign Missions”
Paper abstract: paulau_stanislau_Historicizing Faith Controlling Conversion
13. Ogden Val, “Introducing transcriptive space”
Paper abstract: ogden_val_introducing transcriptive space
14. Rutherford Taunalyn, “The Complexity of Conversion: Mapping ‘Mormonisms’ in India”
Paper abstract: bartholomew_rutherford_taunalyn_The Complexity of Conversion Mapping Mormonism in India
15. Sauer Christof, “Contested terminology: Challenges in documenting how Christians around the world speak differently about discrimination, persecution and martyrdom”
Paper abstract: sauer_christof_Contested terminology Challenges in documenting
16. Sellan Yesan, “Document Oral history of Religious Conversion: SAIACS Library and Twentieth Century Indian Indigenous Missions and Conversion to Christianity”
Paper abstract: sellan_yesan_oral_history_of_religious_conversion
17. Wachsmuth Melody, “Storying Identity: Using Narrative to Understand Conversion and Transformation”
Paper abstract: wachsmuth_melody_Storying_identity_using_narrative_to_understand_conversion_and_transformation
Note:
Bartholomew Ronald, Golding David, Heward Maclane, and Rutherford Taunalyn will form a panel discussion at one of the paper sessions to discuss the issue of conversions and transformations within Mormonism.
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Gender and Mission
1. Altman Agustina, “The threat of women: Gender roles among Mennonite missionaries in Argentina”
Paper abstract: altman_agustina_Gender roles among Mennonite missionaries in argentina
2. Gammelin Lotta, “Gendered narratives of health, illness and healing in the Gospel Miracle Church for All People”
Paper abstract: gammelin_lotta_gendered narratives of health illness and healing
3. Itseuwa Patricia Ejima, “The Role of Weppa – Wanno Christian Women in Conversion: A Catholic Approach”
Paper abstract: itseuwa_patricia_weppa_wanno_women_in_conversion_catholic_approach
4. Kang Abram, “Elisabeth J. Shepping’s Conversion and its Impact on the Transformation of Korean Women”
Paper abstract: kang_ahram_Elisabeth Shepping Conversion
5. Kobe Lerato, “African Traditional Religion and Human Flourishing: An appraisal of the situation of a black woman’s voice during the TRC Hearings”
Paper abstract: kobe_lerato_african _traditional_religion_and_human_flourishing
6. Lee Seonyi, “Missiological Approach to Pioneer Kim Maria”
Paper abstract: lee_seonyi_Missiological Approach to Pioneer Kim Maria
7. Miles Glenn Michael, “Trafficking: Reaching the Boys and Men?”
Paper abstract: Miles_Glenn Michael_Trafficking, Reaching the Boys and Men1
8. Nweke Kizito Chinedu, “Has Christianity Marred or Made the Gender Realities Among the Igbos of Western Africa?”
Paper abstract: Nweke_Kizito_Chinedu_Has_Christianity_Marred_Or_Made_The_Gender_Realities_Among_The_Igbos_Of_Western_Africa1
9. Park Bokyoung, “Korean Women’s Contribution to Educational Mission”
Paper abstract: park_bokyoung_Korean Womens Contribution to Educational Mission
10. Siwila Lilian, “Migration, Gender and Reproductive Health: The role of mission to Women migrants in South Africa”
Paper abstract: siwila_lilian_Migration Gender and Reproductive Health
11. Uchem Rose, “Religiously Motivated Social Change Viewed through Gender Lenses”
Paper abstract: uchem_rose_religiously_motivated_social_change
12. Wingeier Philip, “Transnational and Transcultural Pioneer Women Missionaries”
Paper abstract: wingeier_philip_Transnational_and_transcultural_pioneer_women_missionaries
Note:
Kang Abram, Lee Seonyi and Park Bokyoung will form a panel discussion at one of the paper sessions to discuss gender issues within the mission of the Church in Korea.
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Healing/Pneumatology and Mission
1. Asamoah Gyadu J. Kwabena, “’Living Sacrifice’: Human Bodies and Pentecostal/Charismatic Conversion Narratives of Prosperity”
Paper abstract: asamoah_gyadu_kwabena_living sacrifice_pentecostal
2. Botha Nico, “Christianity and social transformation in post-apartheid South Africa”
Paper abstract: botha_nico_Christianity and social transformation in post-apartheid South Africa
3. Chibango Conrad, “Healing Zimbabwe: Case of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in the Fight against a Culture of Violence”
Paper abstract: chibango_conrad_Healing Zimbabwe Case of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace
4. Fabunmi Samuel, “Deliverance as a Strategy for Mission in Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in Nigeria”
Paper abstract: fabunmi_samuel_Deliverance as a Strategy for Mission
5. Fitchett Alison, “Healing, Conflict, and Religious Transformation in Catholic Charismatic Movements in Uganda”
Paper abstract: fitchett_alison_Healing, Conflict, and Religious Transformation in Catholic Charismatic Movements in Uganda
6. Mepfhü-o Ketholenuo, “Divine Healers and Divine Healings”
Paper abstract: mepfhu_o_ketholenuo_Divine Healers and Divine Healings
7. Prosén Martina, “Transformation in and through charismatic worship”
Paper abstract: prosen_martina_transformation_in_and_through_charismatic_worship
8. Sears Robert, “Dreams and the Church in Nepal”
Paper abstract: sears_robert_dreams_and_the_church_in_nepal
9. Vähäkangas Auli, “Encounter between same sex minorities sub culture and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland”
Paper abstract: vahakangas_auli_Encounter between same sex minorities sub culture
10. White Peter, “Conversion and transformation in the light of Ghanaian Pentecostals Pneumatological approach to Mission”
Paper abstract: white_peter_Conversion and transformation in the light of Ghanaian Pentecostals
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Interreligious Studies and Mission
1. Ahn Daniel, “The Conversion from ‘Hananim’ to ‘God’: The Term Question in Korea among the Protestant Missions”
Paper abstract: ahn_daniel_conversion_from_hananim_to_god
2. Hintersteiner Norbert, “When Theology of Cross-Cultural Translation Goes Asian. Engaging the Asian Translational World”
Paper abstract: hintersteiner_norbert_when_theology_of_cross-cultural_translation_goes_asian
3. Jørgensen Jonas Adelin, “Beyond Mimicry and Replica: Continuity and Discontinuity in South Indian Pentecostal Conversion”
Paper abstract: jorgensen_jonas_beyond_mimicry_and_replica
4. Kärkkäinen Veli Matti, “Conversion and Repentance in Muslim and Christian Perspectives: A Comparative Exercise”
Paper abstract: karkkainen_veli_matti_conversion_and_repentance_in_muslim_and_christian_perspectives
5. Kgatla Thias, “Conformity vis-a-vis transformational conversion in mission: towards a transcendental mission agenda”
Paper abstract: kgatla_thias_conformity_visavis_transformational_conversion_in_mission
6. Kim Paul, “Worldview Transformation: a Constructive Response to the Contemporary Decline of the Korean Protestant Church”
Paper abstract: kim_paul_Worldview Transformation a Constructive Response to the Contemporary Decline of the Korean Protestant Church1
7. Kirby Jon, “Entering the Religious World of the Other through Enactment”
Paper abstract: kirby_jon_Entering the Religious World of the Other through Drama1
8. Kronk Rick, “Christians of Maghreb Origin (CMO) in France and French Evangelical Protestant Churches (FEPCs): the role of social, cultural and religious values on conversion and affiliation processes”
Paper abstract: kronk_rick_Christians of Maghreb Origin in France and French Evangelical Protestant Churches1
9. Kumar Arun, “Religious Freedom, Conversion and Interreligious Dialogue”
Paper abstract: kumar_arun_Religious Freedom Conversion and Interreligious Dialogue1
10. Langås Arngeir, “Christian-Muslim relations in Zanzibar”
Paper abstract: langas_arngeir_christian_muslim_relations_in_zanzibar (1)
11. Law Samuel, “Revitalizing Missions: Complex Systems Science-framed Paradigms for Revitalization Studies”
Paper abstract: law_samuel_revitalizing_missions_complex_systems_science-framed_paradigms
12. Lee Samuel, “Conceptualization of the Relational Proximity Framework in Christian Missions”
Paper abstract: lee_samuel_Relational Proximity Framework in Christian Missions
13. Lim Samuel, “The possibility of religious materiality in discipling converts from Thai folk Buddhism”
Paper abstract: lim_samuel_the_possibility_of_religious_materiality_in_discipling_converts
14. Mahendra Shivraj K., “Re-Imaging Conversion: Exploring E. Stanley Jones’ Theology of Conversion and its Implications for Public Missiology Today”
Paper abstract: mahendra_shivraj_conversion_reimagined2
15 Matthew John, “Believing without belonging: a brief study of the Khrist Bhakta movement in North India”
Paper abstract: mathew_john_khrist_bhakta_north_india
16. Nguyen Thao, “A New Way of Being Church for Mission: The Transformation of the French Notre-Dame des Victoires into Our Lady of La Vang: Vietnam 1998”
Paper abstract: nguyen_thao_A New Way of Being Church in Vietnam
17. Nongbri Blatei, “Religious Conversion and Transformation of the Indigenous Communities in North East India: A Missiological – Historical Analysis”
Paper abstract: nongbri_blatei_Religious Conversion and Transformation1
18. Oh Robert, “The role of patron as father in church planting efforts in Cambodia”
Paper abstract: oh_robert_role of patron as father in church planting efforts in Cambodia
19. Olsson Hans, “A Pentecostal Conversion Story: Analysing Born Again Rupture and Transformation in Muslim Zanzibar”
Paper abstract: olsson_hans_pentecostal_conversion_story_analysing_born_again_rupture
20. Panadan Jose, “Hindu By Culture and Christian by Faith – A Viable Missiological Paradigm to the Issue of Religious Conversion in India”
Paper abstract: panadan_jose_Hindu by culture.docx
21. Pau Cope Suan, “Interpreting Religious Conversions among the Peoples of Myanmar from Missiological Approach”
Paper abstract: pau_cope_interpreting_religious_conversions_among_the_peoples_of_myanmar
22. Pau Cope Suan, “A Missiological Approach to the Religious Conversions of Southeast Asia”
Paper abstract: pau_cope_Missiological Approach to the Religious Conversions of Southeast Asia
23. Ramambason Laurent, “Converted Pluralists: An Essay in the Missiology of Religion”
Paper abstract: ramambason_laurent_converted_pluralists_an_essay_in_the_missiology_of_religion
24. Richard HL, “Hindus Following Jesus without Conversion to Christianity: An Analysis of Historical and Missiological Paradigms”
Paper abstract: richard_hindus_following_jesus1
25. Roberto Catalano, “The role of new movements in the growth of interfaith dialogue in the post-Second Vatican Council”
Paper abstract: roberto_catalano_The role of new movements in the growth of interfaith dialogue1
26. Rooms Nigel, “Evangelism through Happiness? A Qualitative Case Study in the Movement of Contemporary UK ‘Post-Christians’ towards Christian Faith”
Paper abstract: rooms_nigel_evangelism_through_happiness
27. Sebastian Michael “Anthropology of Religious Conversion in India”
Paper abstract: sebastian_michael_Anthropology of Religious Conversion in India
28. Selvam Sahaya, “Psychological Substrates of Religious Conversion: A Systematic Literature Review”
Paper abstract: selvam_sahaya_Psychology of Conversion
29. Senécal Bernard, “Some Questions about Conversion to Christianity in South Korea”
Paper abstract: senecal_bernard_Questions about Conversion to Christianity in South Korea1
30. Speelman Gezina, “Learning Christianity. How to ‘Become’ a Convert”
Paper abstract: speelman_gezina_Learning Christianity
31. Sultan Pervaiz, “Inter-religious Issues in Mission in Islamic Context of Pakistan”
Paper abstract: sultan_pervaiz_inter_religious_issues_in_mission_in_islamic_context_of_pakistan1
32. Taylor Lynne, “Authentic conversion: a tripolar “becoming” of who we are created to be”
Paper abstract: taylor_lynne_authentic_conversion_a_tripolar_becoming_who_we_are_created_to_be_revised
33. Thanuzraj Lazar, “Transformation and Conversion in the Multireligious Context of Asia”
Paper abstract: thanuzraj_lazar_transformation_conversion_multireligious_asia1
34. Try Thorstein, “Interfaith Friendship: Beyond Religious Orthodoxy?”
Paper abstract: try_thorstein_Interreligious friendship Beyond Religious orthodoxy
35. Van De Poll Evert, “‘Messianic’ Jews, barriers or bridges in Jewish Christian dialogue?
Paper abstract: van_de_poll_evert_Messianic Jews barriers or bridges in Jewish Christian dialogue1
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Religious Freedom, Persecution and Mission
1. Carvalho Felipe, Uziel Santana, “Symbolic Violence and Religious Persecution in Latin America”
Paper abstract: carvalho_felipe_Symbolic Violence and Religious Persecution in Latin America
2. Eshete Tibebe, Tibebe “From the Istifinites to the Pentecostals: Counter-cultural dissidents movements and their suppressions in Ethiopia”
Paper abstract: eshete_tibebe_From the Istifinites to the Pentecostals_ethiopian_case
3. Häde Woflgang, “Strengthening the identity of converts from Islam in the face of verbal assaults”
Paper abstract: haede_wolfgang_Strengthening the identity of converts from
4. Hölzl Maximilian, “Conversions and Transformations despite Persecution: John Bunyan and John Wesley as Missional Key Figures of 17th and 18th Century England and Beyond”
Paper abstract: holzl_maximilian_Conversions and Transformations despite Persecution
5. Hulsman Cornelis, “Conversions in Egypt: Social Tensions, Legal Provisions and Biased Reporting”
Paper abstract: hulsman_cornelis_Conversions in Egypt Social Tensions Legal Provisions and Biased Reporting
6. Jetty Santha Kumari, “Religious freedom and Minority Rights in the Non-Western Worlds: A contemporary case study of the Indian Christians”
Paper abstract: jetty_santha_indian_constitution_and_challenges_for_the_indian_identity1
7. Kings,Graham, “Challenges in developing an Anglican theological response to persecution”
Paper abstract: kings_graham_Challenges in developing an Anglican theological response to persecution
8. Labeodan Kunbi, “Religious freedom and the persecution of converts in Northern Nigeria”
Paper abstract: labeodan_kunbi_religious_freedom_and_the_persecution_of_converts_in_northern_nigeria1
9. Mekonnen Daniel, “The Pastoral Letter of Eritrean Catholic Bishops: A Ground-breaking Trend in State-Religion Relations in Eritrea”
Paper abstract: mekonnen_daniel_Pastoral-Letter-of-Eritrean-Catholic-Bishops1
10. Mihoc Vasile Octavian, “Religious identity and epistemic resilience in conflict-dominated societies”
Paper abstract: mihoc_vasile_Religious identity and epistemic resilience in conflict-dominated societies
11. Peters Tim, “Returning to an Acts 1:8 mission strategy for North Korea”
Paper abstract: peters_tim_returning_to_an_Acts 1.8_mission_strategy_for_ North_ Korea1
12. Presler Titus, “Fools for Christ’s Sake: Missional Presence amid Muslim Pressure”
Paper abstract: presler_titus_Fools for Christ Sake Missional Presence amid Muslim Pressure
13. Ramachandran Jayakumar, “Conversion Agenda and Secularism: An Analysis from Christian Missions in India and Nepal”
Paper abstract: ramachandran_jayakumar_Conversion-agenda-and-secularism-India-and-Nepal1
14. Ravelo-Hoërson Nicole, “The persecution of female Muslim converts in Cape Town: Biblical missiology of suffering and contextualized evangelistic methodology”
Paper abstract: ravelo_hoerson_nicole_The persecution of female Muslim converts in Cape Town
15. Sauer Christof, “Contemporary thinking on conversion and persecution: A survey of recent missiological compendia”
Paper abstract: sauer_christof_Contemporary thinking on conversion and persecution
16. Uphoff Petra, “Political or Spiritual Motives? Problems of Conversion of Iranian Refugees in Germany”
Paper abstract: uphoff_petra_Political or Spiritual Motives Problems of Conversion of Iranian Refugees in Germany
17. Vyssotskaia Anneta, Drawing on the inner resources in times of persecution and economic hardship: Case study of Protestant churches in Central Asian countries
Paper abstract: vyssotskaia_anneta_Drawing on the inner resources in times of persecution and economic hardship
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Theology of Mission
1. Arthur Edwin, ”Evangelicalism in a Changing World From Lausanne to Cape Town”
Paper abstract: arthur_edwin_Evangelicalism in a Changing World From Lausanne to Cape Town
2. Bargar Pavol, “Screening Transformation: McDonagh’s Calvary and Zvyagintsev’s Leviathan in a Missiological Perspective”
Paper abstract: bargar_pavol_screening_transformation
3. Bom Klaas, “Studying the transformation of the perspective on the relation between Science and Christian Faith of students and academics in French-speaking Africa”
Paper abstract: bom_klaas_transformation in relation to science and Christian faith of students
4. Emery-Wright Steve, “The Familiar Unfamiliar: A Study of Worship and Transformative Learning in a Cross Cultural/Theological Context”
Paper abstract: emery_wright_steven_The Familiar Unfamiliar A Study of Worship and Transformative Learning
5. Eriksen Stian, “Transformational Mission among Asian and African Migrant Churches in Norway”
Paper abstract: eriksen_stian_Transformational Mission among Asian and African Migrant Churches in Norway
6. Flett John, “Conversion as Apostolicity: Cross-cultural Transmission, Appropriation, and the Historical Continuity of the Faith”
Paper abstract: flett_john_conversion_as_apostolicity
7. Gibbs Philip, “Witchcraft Ministry: Deliverance to Dialogue”
Paper abstract: gibbs_philip_Witchcraft Ministry Deliverance to Dialogue
8. Górski Jan, “Between East and West: missiology in the context of Eastern European theology”
Paper abstract: gorski_jan_between_east_and_west_missiology_in_context1
9. Han David, “What Does Native Salvation Look Like?”
Paper abstract: han_david_What does native salvation look like
10. Hewitt Roderick, “A Missio political critique of National Prayer Breakfasts in Jamaica since 1981”
Paper abstract: hewitt_roderick_A Missio political critique of National Prayer Breakfasts in Jamaica
11. Iordache Mihai, “Conversion – An Ethical and Missiological Perspective”
Paper abstract: iordache_mihai_Conversion An Ethical and Missiological Perspective
12. Iwuchukwu Marinus, “Inclusive Religious Pluralism Undergirding Interreligious Dialogue as 21st Century Theological Model for Mission”
Paper abstract: iwuchukwu_marinus_Inclusive Religious Pluralism Undergirding Interreligious Dialogue
13. John Varughese, “Third Article Apologetics and Conversions”
Paper abstract: john_varughese_Third Article Theology and Apologetics
14. Kääriäinen Jukka, “Proclamation and Dialogue”
Paper abstract: kaariainen_jukka_proclamation_and_dialogue
15. Kritzinger Johannes, “Conversion from racism: a white perspective”
Paper abstract: kritzinger_johannes_conversion_from_racism_a_white_perspective_abstract
16. Ma Wonsuk, “A South-North Mission Partnership with a Reference to ‘Power’”
Paper abstract: ma_wonsuk_A South_North Mission Partnership with a Reference to Power
17. Madathummuriyil Sebastian, “Toward a mission theollgy of inclusion: Evangelii Gaudium and the Impact of Economic Liberalization in India”
Paper abstract: madathummuriyil_sebastian_Evangelii Gaudium and the Impact of Economic Liberalization in India
18. Mangayi Lukwikilu, “Should an indigenous African be ‘converted’ to do mission work in Africa”
Paper abstract: mangayi_lukwikilu_should_an_indigenous_african_be_converted_to_do_mission_work_in_africa
19. Marumo Phemelo, “Missiology as a training tool for disciples to partake in the missio Dei to cross frontiers”
Paper abstract: marumo_phemelo_Newbigin The aftermath of mission in a post-colonial era1.
20. Mckee Gary, “Benjamin Bailey, the CMS, and the attempt to ‘convert’ an ancient Christian Church”
Paper abstract: mckee_gary_Benjamin Bailey_the CMS
21. Mortensen Viggo, “Together in Mission Reernergizing the Ecumenical Cause through Mission”
Paper abstract: mortensen_viggo_together_in_mission
22. Nagy Dorottya, “Conversion controlled: Missiological reflections on churches’ involvement in assessing conversions to Christianity among refugees in the European Union”
Paper abstract: nagy_dorottya_Conversion controlled Missiological reflections on churches involvement in assessing conversions
23. Nel Reggie, “Conversion as liberation: exploring a postcolonial soteriology for Africa”
Paper abstract: nel_reggie_Conversion as liberation exploring a postcolonial soteriology for Africa
24. Nielsen Andreas, “Transformation Means Holistic Conversion”
Paper abstract: nielsen_andreas_transformation_as_holistic_conversion
25. Niemandt Nelus, “Conversions and transformations: a missiology focussed on deep incarnation”
Paper abstract: niemandt_nelus _missiology focussed on deep incarnation
26. Nnamani Amuluche-Gregory, “Praxis as the major instrument of religious change in the modern world”
Paper abstract: nnamani_amuluche_gregory_praxis_as_the_major_instrument_of_religious_change
27. Ojoajogwu Okpe Nicholas, “The Place of the Poor in the Mission of the Church vis-à-vis Prosperity Theology of Today : Examining Evangelization Trend in Nigeria.”
Paper abstract: ojoajogwu_okpe_nicholas_place_of_the_poor_prosperity_theology_religious_freedom
28. Pekridou Aikaterini, “Orthodox missiological reflections in light of religious change: an assessment”
Paper abstract: pekridou_aikaterini_Orthodox missiological reflections in light of religious change
29. Presler Titus, “Engaging Difference: A Pivot in Conversion and Mission”
Paper abstract: presler_titus_Engaging Difference A Pivot in Conversion and Mission
30. Prince Brainerd, “Mission beyond Onto-Theology: The Theology of receptio dei”
Paper abstract: prince_brainerd_Mission beyond Onto_Theology
31. Robert Marie-Helene, “Accounts of people who have converted in a secularized context”
Paper abstract: robert_marie_helene_conversions_of_people_in_secularized_context
32. Ross Cathy and Baker Jonny, “Theological Homelessness: Getting Lost to Find a New Way”
Paper abstract: ross_cathy_baker_jonny_Theological homelessness getting lost to find a new way
33. Ross Kenneth, “Conversion and Transformation in the World Council of Churches 2012 Mission Affirmation Together Towards Life”
Paper abstract: ross_kenneth_Conversion and Transformation in the World Council of Churches
34. Rusama Jaakko, “Is there a common witness of the churches?”
Paper abstract: rusama_jaakko_Is there a common witness of the churches1
35. Sims Kirk, “The world is your parish if you respect our parish: the Methodist Church Ghana negotiates the space where conversionist theology meets territorial Christianity”
Paper abstract: sims_kirk_The world is your parish if you respect our parish
36. Sonea Cristian Sebastian, “Together towards Life and its Relevance for the Eastern Orthodox Theology of Mission from Romania”
Paper abstract: sonea_christian_Together towards Life and its Relevance for the Eastern Orthodox
37. Toiviainen Marjaana, “How Does Ksenos, The Stranger, Transform One’s Theology? Reflections from a journey into two postcolonial theologians’ writings”
Paper abstract: toiviainen_marjaana_How Does Ksenos The Stranger Transform One’s Theology
38. Turnbull David, “Cultural Intelligence: a New Imperative for the Management of Diversity and Cultural Transformation within Christian Communities: Implications for Missiological and Theological Education”
Paper abstract: turnbull_david_Cultural Intelligence a New Imperative for the Management of Diversity and Cultural Transformatio
39. Uzukwu Elochukwu, “Optimistic West African religious anthropologies and joy of the gospel – reinventing or transforming world Christianity”
Paper abstract: uzukwu_elochukwu_Optimistic West African religious anthropologies
40. Vähäkangas Mika, “Theology between Text and Orality: The Kimbanguist Doctrine of Incarnation”
Paper abstract: vahakangas_mika_theology between text and orality
41. Van Den Toren Benno, “On the value of participatory action research for mission studies”
Paper abstract: van_den_toren_On the value of participatory action research for mission studies
42. Vasile-Lucian Goldan, “Conversion”
P8per abstract: vasile_lucian_goldan_conversion
43. Worgul Jr George, “Evangellii Gaudium, Inculturation and Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the USA”
Paper abstract: worgul_george_Inculturation and Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the USA
44. Zeiler Johannes, “Mission, Visions and Debates of Higher Theological Education. Lutheran Encounters with Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in Tanzania.”
Paper abstract: zeiler_johannes_mission_visions_and_debates_of_higher_theological_education_paper_abstract
Note:
Iwuchukwu Marinus, Madathummuriyil Sebastian, Uzukwu Elochukwu and Worgul George will form a panel discussion on Evangelii Gaudium.
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Paper abstracts with topics outside the scope of the 8 Study Group
1. Brandner Tobias, “Conversion in the context of prison: experiences, narratives, and transformations”
Paper abstract: brandner_tobias_Conversion in the context of prison
2. Enegho Felix Ehimare, “Nigeriacentrism: A Missiological Dimension Towards Conversion”
Paper abstract: enegho_felix_nigeriacentrism
3. Gnanapragasam Lazar, “Mission as Liberating Service of the Reign of God: Implications and Challenges of Mission Inter-Gentes”
Paper abstract: gnanapragasam_lazar_Mission as Liberating Service of the Reign of God
4. Haug Kari, “Cracks and in-betweens: Religion, migration and transnational relations”
Paper abstract: haug_kari_Religion, migration and transnational relations
5. Kaunda Chammah, “‘Rituals of Resistance, Weapons of the Weak’: Towards Transformative Eucharistic Missiology”
Paper abstract: kaunda_chammah_rituals_of_resistence
6. Lawmsanga Lawmsanga, “Theology of Mission: The Mizo Perspective”
Paper abstract: lawmsanga_theology_of_mision_the_mizo_perspective
7. Moon Daewon, “The Making of an African Christian Spirituality in the East African Revival”
Paper abstract: moon_daewon_making_of_an_african_christian_spirituality
8. Sauer Frank, “Bonding Motives within an Migrant Community. Access Paths of Anglicans and non-Anglicans to the International Anglican Congregation Christ Church in Vienna”
Paper abstract: sauer_frank_bonding_motives
9. Taylor Steve, “’Regard as valuable’: Missiological approaches to the ‘Silence’ of religious change”
Paper abstract: taylor_steve_Missiological approaches to the Silence of religious change
10. Van Aarde Timothy Alexander, “Equipping the poor to become agents of transformation: A case study of milk as a catalyst for social transformation in Burundi”
Paper abstract: van_aarde_timothy_Equipping the poor to become agents of transformation
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7 authors proposed two paper abstracts each:
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Enegho Felix
Miles Glenn
Ojoajogwu Okpe Nicholas
Pau Cope Suan
Presler Titus
Sauer Christof
Taylor Steve
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2 authors present one paper:
Carvalho Felipe and Uziel Santana
Ross Cathy and Baker Jonny
Vasile-Lucian Goldan and Gheorghe Petraru
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Several authors will form panel discussions:
Within DABOH:
Bartholomew Ronald, “Migration and Cultural Adaptation as Measures of Conversion”
Golding David, “From Dusting Feet to Saving Souls: Mormon Mission in Thought and Practice”
Heward Maclane, “’Our First Mission’: Early Mormon Creation, Adoption and Adaption of Evangelistic Structures”
Rutherford Taunalyn, “The Complexity of Conversion: Mapping ‘Mormonisms’ in India”
Within Gender and Mission:
Kang Abram, “Elisabeth J. Shepping’s Conversion and its Impact on the Transformation of Korean Women”
Lee Seonyi, “Missiological Approach to Pioneer Kim Maria”
Park Bokyoung, “Korean Women’s Contribution to Educational Mission”
Within Theology and Mission:
Iwuchukwu Marinus, “Inclusive Religious Pluralism Undergirding Interreligious Dialogue as 21st Century Theological Model for Mission”
Madathummuriyil Sebastian, “Toward a mission theology of inclusion: Evangelii Gaudium and the Impact of Economic Liberalization in India”
Uzukwu Elochukwu, “Optimistic West African religious anthropologies and joy of the gospel – reinventing or transforming world Christianity”
Worgul George, “Evangellii Gaudium, Inculturation and Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the USA”
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Summary of the number of abstracts by study groups (as of 07 March 2016)
BISAM – 19
Children, Youth and Mission – 18
DABOH – 19
Gender in Mission – 12
Healing/Pneumatology – 11
Interreligious Studies and Mission – 34
Religious Freedom – 17
Theology of Mission – 45
Unspecified Study Group – 10
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185 paper abstracts altogether
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