Background

In the 1990s the South African Academy of Religion (SAAR) hosted a number of conferences where various academic societies in the field of religion and theology participated. This initiative could not be sustained for various reasons. Following extensive consultations a significant number of societies decided to host a joint conference again in 2009. A planning committee was established for this purpose with representatives from each society. This conference is organized on an ad hoc basis and in such way that the normal annual meeting of each society takes place in the same venue and during the same time. The Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University offered to host this conference to coincide with its celebrations of 150 years of teaching theology in Stellenbosch.

Conference Brochure

A printable version of the conference brochure can be downloaded here (PDF; 298kb)

Programme

Download Electronic Version of Programme Here (PDF; 1.78MB)

Book of Abstracts

Download Book of Abstracts Here (PDF; 772kb)

Participating academic societies

  • Association for the Study of Religion in Southern Africa

  • Catholic Theological Society of Southern Africa

  • Church History Society

  • Church Law Society of South Africa

  • Circle for Concerned African Women Theologians

  • New Testament Society of South Africa

  • Old Testament Society of South Africa

  • Society for Practical Theology

  • South African Academy of Religion

  • South African Missiological Society

  • South African Science and Religion Forum

  • Southern African Society for Near Eastern Studies

  • Theological Society of South Africa.

Important Dates
31 May 2009
Registration closed
 
Accommodation
Registered participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. However, the planning committee has secured rooms in two of the university residences for the four nights of the conference. If you are interested in making use of such accommodation, please indicate that as such in your registration form.

Costs for this accommodation amount to R220 per night or R880 for the four nights. This includes a room and breakfast. Regrettably, no cancellations can be made after 31 May 2008.

There are numerous additional options for accommodation in the Stellenbosch region. Attached is a word document with some available guesthouses in Stellenbosch (.doc, 35.4kb). Otherwise, please consult the following web site for information in this regard: www.tourismstellenbosch.co.za.

Please note that the organisers will not be able to provide transport to participants between their accommodation and the conference venue at 171 Dorp Street

Transport from Airport
The organisers have secured transport between Cape Town International Airport and the conference venue at a reduced rate from the company CitiHopper, especially for Monday 22 June and Friday 22 June. Please contact them directly via email or Tel: +27 21 386 0077 / 8 . Please use the reference of “Joint Conference 2009” in your correspondence in order to qualify for the reduced rate. You also need to indicate your flight details and your time of arrival so that they could coordinate such transport. The company will provide you with a quotation and details on payment in this regard.
Parking
Limited parking is available. Options include the banks of the Eersterivier or the parking area just to the east of the faculty premises.
 
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