THOUGHT MATTERS Conference
Thought Matters is the second conference by this name but continues a history of conferences presented by the Tri-Territorial Theological Forum (TTTF) in New Zealand and Australia. Each conference addresses a different theme, established under the direction of the leaders of each of the three territories.
The TTTF was established to facilitate theological discussion which informs ministry practice. It is composed of nine members representing each of the contributing territories – Australia Eastern, Australia Southern and New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.
This year's conference will be held on 17th-19th August at The Collaroy Centre in Sydney.
2012 Conference Theme
The theme - “Vision for the Lost or a Lost Vision?” stems from a desire to consider The Salvation Army’s theology and ministry practice 100 years on from the death of William Booth, which occurred on the 20 August, 1912.
The TTTF is calling for papers that will address a range of issues relevant to this conference theme. Papers of a Biblical Studies, Theological, Historical, or Interdisciplinary nature are all welcomed. Possible topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Articulating William Booth’s “vision for the lost”.
- Recapture, Redefine or Redeploy a “vision for the lost” in the 21st Century.
- Seeing the “submerged tenth” today.
- In the light of the dramatic cultural shifts of the last 100 years, can William Booth’s late 19th Century, Victorian vision continue to bear meaning in a 21st Century, post-modern society?
- A critical comparison of William Booth’s vision and more recent vision statements.
- A vision for the lost or a vision of the lost. Engaging the lost in the Army’s mission.
Call for Papers for the conference has now closed. Proceedings will be published following the conference.
Essay & Art Competition
Invitations are open for expressions of theology through essay or art, for the 2012 Thought Matters 'Essay & Art Competition'.
Theme: “Vision for the Lost or a Lost Vision? William Booth’s Legacy 100 Years On”
The theme is a desire to consider The Salvation Army’s theology and ministry practice 100 years on from the death of William Booth.
Categories: Essays & all artistic media and styles are welcome, from paintings to poems, virtual designs to sculptures, quilts to pottery, jewellery to mosaic - any form of artistic expression with symbolic and literal artistic interpretations are welcome.
More information is available on the Thought Matters 'Essay & Art Competition' page.
A note on diversity
The TTTF is seeking papers from a diverse representation of the community. As such, we welcome abstracts from all people groups, including those with or without formal qualifications, female and male, indigenous persons, persons from a non-English speaking background, and persons with a disability. For further information please visit our Facebook page “Thought Matters” or contact: Captain Adam Couchman (ph) +61 2 9502 0466 (e) adam.couchman@aue.salvationarmy.org
