Thursday, February 13th, 2025
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Online Book Launch: Beyond the Academy – Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions

On February 5, 2025, an online book launch event was held to celebrate the release of Dr. David Moe's latest work, Beyond the Academy: Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions. Dr. Moe reflected on the 50th anniversary of the term "public theology," first introduced by Martin E. Marty in 1974, emphasizing its limitations in addressing real-world challenges and urging a shift toward more inclusive and practical engagement.

Issues and Voices for Gender Equality in Nepal

Gender equality has become a challenge still in Nepal due to many sociocultural factors. According to Adhikari R and Sharma J, shared in European Bulletin of Himalayan Resource women are stereotypically represented as vulnerable, uneducated, or less educated Third World women in Nepal.

Seoul to Host EASSSR 7th Meeting on Religion and Citizenship in Asia

The East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion will host its seventh annual conference from July 18 to 20, 2025, at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. The conference will explore the theme "Religion and Citizenship in the Asian Context: Theory, Practice, and Trends," focusing on the interplay between religious practices and concepts of citizenship within Asian societies.

Asia Academy of Practical Theology to Hold 2025 Conference

The Asia Academy of Practical Theology Hong Kong (AAPTHK) will hold its 2025 international conference online from June 13 to 14, 2025, in conjunction with the Divinity School of Chung Chi College at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

WCC Youth Commission Gathers for First In-Person Meeting

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) convened in Manila, Philippines, marking the start of its first in-person meeting since its formation. The gathering, scheduled from 13-19 November, unites young ecumenical leaders from around the globe with a mission to amplify youth voices, address pressing global and local challenges, and establish intentional, actionable strategies for youth-led faith initiatives.
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