Theme: Youth as agents of justice: Christian theological reflection and action
Africa’s history is no stranger to the often-violent abuses of her youths from the northern countries of Nigeria to the southern tip of South Africa. Whether the abuses were political or religious persecution, it is often the youth who suffer in the immediate and the future. However, the youths of Africa have never shied away from being agents of change and justice as seen in the 2010/2011 Arab Spring, the 2011/2012 Y’en a Marre in Senegal, and the 2015 Fees Must Fall in South Africa are examples of youth responses to injustice.
The 2025 IASYM conference will be hosted in Rwanda, a country that is globally known for the historic injustices inflicted on her people. While much of the activism focuses on political movements, it is still notable that youth through their agencies have changed the landscape of many countries, even the continent. It is with this background that the theme for the 2025 conference will be “Youth as agents of justice: Christian theological reflection and action”. The general theme will be inviting academic presentations on how youth, youth ministry, and youth academics and practitioners, can contribute to being agents of justice in Africa.
In addition, the following sub-themes will be considered:
- Activism on and through social media/digitization
- African ecclesiology as a response to injustices
- Youth ministry as an incubator for youth activism
- Developing appropriate methodologies to pursue justice
- Young Women as Agents of Change
- Church Advocacy and Gender-Based Violence
- Youth and Climate Change Advocacy
- Ethical Leadership and Transformation in the Church
- Youth and Mental Health Advocacy
The IASYM regional conference presents research related to ministry amongst children, youth, and emerging/young adults in the African region. We invite proposals for in-person (onsite) conference contributions from academics and reflective practitioners representing different disciplines.
What to Expect!
The conference will include research and pracitioner presentations, keynote from respected African scholars, Rwanda cultural immersion tour, among many others.
Important Dates and Timelines
Call for proposals: 31 August 2024 CLOSED.
Full-Papers due: Friday 8th Aug 2025
Registration Fees and Details
Options 1&2 include all meals, accommodation, airport transfers, conference registration, drinking water and a Rwanda tour
- Option 1 (single-room): $ 486
- Option 2 (shared room): $ 456
- Option 3 (day only option): $ 350
Registration Details
We are accepting conference registrations: REGISTER HERE
More Information
Contact conference host: Dr. Nagaju Muke - mnagaju@gmail.com
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