Evangelical Studies Unit
The Evangelical Studies Unit invites proposals for individual papers or complete panels related to the presidential theme: Future/s, as it relates to either (1) the future of evangelicalism or (2) how evangelicals approach or think about the future. We welcome papers exploring how this theme manifests within evangelical theology, history, culture, politics, practice, education, and/or social vision, and are particularly interested in projects that offer constructive and synthetic approaches to suggest new directions for the study of evangelicalism.
We are especially interested in imagining evangelical future/s through a variety of interpretive and analytical categories. Examples of sub-themes include:
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Utopian visions of the future
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Disenchantment about the future
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Educational institutions and movements
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Nationalism and alternative political visions of the future
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Hope and hopelessness about the future
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Imagination and the pursuit of the common good (including, but not limited to art, fiction, music, film, etc.)
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The relationship between spiritual and political visions of the future (the kingdom of God, heaven, utopian society, etc.)
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Global evangelical futures
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Technology, media, and digital futures
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Ecological futures
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Embodiment and community
The Evangelical Studies Unit promotes critical analysis and innovative thinking around the study of Evangelicalism through multifaceted approaches by fostering dialogue across disciplines and diverse social locations. Unlike many groups aimed at the study of Evangelicalism, there is no confessional expectation or requirement for membership or participation within this Unit.
| Chair | Dates | ||
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| Jessica Wong | jessicawong@apu.edu | - | View |
| Peter Choi | pchoi@gtu.edu | - | View |