📣 If you contributed to our 2026 conference 'Power and the Common Good' or were simply inspired by it, we'd love you to submit a paper to the @practicaltheology.bsky.social conference issue, guest edited by Rev Dr Anna Creedon. Full details here: bit.ly/4wOA8Kg Submit by: 1 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.

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“Psychological Well-Being Among Pastors in Ministry: A Study in #HongKong” link.springer.com/article/10.1...

A very colourful start of our hybrid meeting on Chinese Christian posters and its engagement with Muslims by Emily Leigh-Pemberton. #YaleEdin2026

Another very engaging presentation with Sigamoney Shakespeare about Dalit music #YaleEdin2026

We had a full Day 2 of #YaleEdin2026, which started with a CUHK plenary panel, parallel paper panels, a “Meet the Publishers” panel, and a sing-a-long led by Professor Jean Kidula and Professor Kyama Mugambi! 🎶🎵

Much enjoyed this presentation by Cedric Mouzou on rhythm as meaning making in the Togolese Christian community and worship. 🎵🎶 #YaleEdin2026

📣 Call for Papers – Special edition of the @practicaltheology.bsky.social journal on Adult Theological Education. Click the link for more details: www.biapt.org/wp-content/u... ⏳ Submission deadling is 1st August 2026

We look forward to welcoming Prof Jean Kidula (University of Georgia) to deliver the #DuffLecture2026 on June 10th on the topic “‘This time, I must sing’: African Missionizing and Christian Song.” edin.ac/4a62OFw #WorldChristianity #Mission #Ethnomusicology

𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 welcomes de/postcolonial interpretation of theological education, digital pedagogy, AI usage in TEIs, and contextual analysis of theological education in non-European contexts. www.biapt.org/news/call-fo... @biaptheology.bsky.social @practicaltheology.bsky.social

Difficult times at the University of Nottingham - the whole of the Department of Philosophy is formally at risk of redundancy, with plans to get rid of 7 people in the department. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

University of Nottingham puts 2,700 staff at risk of redundancy

The University of Nottingham says it is facing

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Coincidentally, the number of staff currently at risk of redundancy (2700) at the University of Nottingham is the same as the number of jobs at risk at British Steel. Yesterday, the govt said they aren't neutral on job losses & so pledged to save those steel jobs. Watch as they blithely ignore HE.

Our Keynote #DuffLecture will be delivered by Prof Jean Kidula (University of Georgia) on the topic “‘This time, I must sing’: African Missionizing and Christian Song”? 💒🪘 Don’t forget to register! Deadline if you need University accommodations is May 11, and final deadline is May 27. #YaleEdin2026

World Christianity@cswcedinburgh.bsky.social · 5mo ago

✍🏼 Registration is open for #YaleEdin2026! Join us in Edinburgh, June 10th to 12th, to discuss “Popular, Folk, Grassroots and Pop Culture in World Christianity and the History of Mission.” #WorldChristianity #MissionHistory @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yale-edinb...

The first 2026 issue of @practicaltheology.bsky.social has landed! Thankful for continuing to attract scholars from around the world to assist us in pondering difficult issues in various contexts, challenging the abuse of power, and advancing the field of practical theology. doi.org/10.1080/1756...

Editorial

Published in Practical Theology (Vol. 19, No. 1, 2026)

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What is the public purpose of the #University in an age of #AI everywhere? I had a go at answering this whopper of a question in the latest issue of the Journal of the British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social #democracy #discernment doi.org/10.5871/jba/...

The Global Network for Digital Theology (GoNeDigiTal) is having its 2026 annual conference – Digital Theology to Date and Beyond – *Online* this year from 15-17 June. More info and registration below: www.gonedigital.media/info

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The english edition of our Compendium Computational Theology, Vol. 2, which I edited with my marvellous colleague @fredvanoorschot.bsky.social , was published today. This brings a massive project totalling well over 1,000 pages to a finish (for now) 🥳 🥳 🥳 #DH #Theology doi.org/10.11588/hei...

✍🏼 Registration is open for #YaleEdin2026! Join us in Edinburgh, June 10th to 12th, to discuss “Popular, Folk, Grassroots and Pop Culture in World Christianity and the History of Mission.” #WorldChristianity #MissionHistory @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yale-edinb...

#JobAlert: Assistant or Associate Professor of Trauma and Resilience (Non-TT) at Eastern Mennonite University #PracticalTheology www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...

🌍📚 New Publication Alert: New Publication Alert: Interdisciplinary Approaches to British Chinese Cultures Edited by Judith Neder and Eva-Maria Windberger link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Calling all #historians 🚨 Our Summer Conference on 'The Church and Race' is now open for paper submissions. It will be held in London on 13-15 July 2026 at Royal Holloway, University of London. ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/26summer/

“The courage to take action and refuse to let fear dictate one’s choices will be the embodiment of a trauma-informed #PublicTheology for every Hong Kongese in this traumatised era.” #ChristianEthics doi.org/10.1177/0953...

And there's still time to submit your paper or workshop proposals! Get them in by 5pm on Sat 28th Feb. More details here - just follow the links: www.biapt.org/wp-content/u... www.biapt.org/wp-content/u...

BIAPT’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a networking opportunity to share a theological interest in a particular field of practice or research. There is a new Children and Families Special Interest Group in development and other opportunities. See the BIAPT site or contact groups@biapt.org.

CfP for the 2026 @biaptheology.bsky.social conference “Power and the Common Good” ✊🏻 at the High Leigh Conference Centre (7-9 July 2026).👩🏻‍💻 Deadline: 28 February 📝 #PracticalTheology @practicaltheology.bsky.social www.biapt.org/event/biapt-...

Two more weeks to go for our Assistant Editor role @practicaltheology.bsky.social ! Please repost/apply it yourself if this may interest you.👇🏻 #PracticalTheology @biaptheology.bsky.social

Dr Calida Chu@calidachu.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 team is expanding! Do consider to apply for our new Assist Editor role: www.biapt.org/news/practic... Deadline: 23 February 2026 @biaptheology.bsky.social @practicaltheology.bsky.social

🚨 PhD Funding alert‼️ 2026 Scottish Episcopal Church International Scholarships for applicants from the Global South. 3 year PhD funding in divinity, theology + religious studies at a Scottish University plus living support and mentorship. More info here: www.scotland.anglican.org/applications...

Applications open for 2026 International Scholarship - The Scottish Episcopal Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) invites applications for its International Scholarships Programme. These scholarships are open to applicants from the Global South, aimed at building and strengthen...

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The 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 team is expanding! Do consider to apply for our new Assist Editor role: www.biapt.org/news/practic... Deadline: 23 February 2026 @biaptheology.bsky.social @practicaltheology.bsky.social

NEW E-BOOK OUT NOW - 'Faith in the City' 40 Years On: Theological, Historical, and Contextual Movements Many thanks to our cross-disciplinary contributors for their reflections on the resonance and legacy of 'Faith in the City' decades later williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-books/

Want to hold a major academic conference in the humanities and social sciences? We offer up to £20k (and sometimes £25k) for a conference on any topic to be held between April 27/March 28. Apply by 29 Jan 2026. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

British Academy Conferences funding for UK-based researchers

An exceptional opportunity for UK-based scholars to run a landmark event featuring leading-edge research as part of the British Academy’s events programme.

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The CfP of the @biaptheology.bsky.social conference special issue at @practicaltheology.bsky.social is live: www.biapt.org/wp-content/u... Please consider to submit by 6 December 2025.