Merton Conference - Oct.13, 2006-Alberta

MERTON CONFERENCE SCHEDULED OCTOBER 13 & 14, 2006 IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA

CALL FOR PAPERS / PRESENTATIONS

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2006.

The Thomas Merton Society of Canada and the Chester Ronning Centre for
the Study of Religion and Public Life invite proposals for papers,
workshops and creative presentations for a conference Saturday, October
14th, 2006, at the Augustana campus of the University of Alberta, 4901
- 46th Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, about one hour from Edmonton.

The conference will open the evening before, October 13th, with a
keynote address from Jim Forest. The theme of the conference—Climate
of Fear / Commitment to Peace—has been chosen in response to
recognition of the truth of Thomas Merton's statement that "the root of
war is fear."

We solicit proposals, either in 45-minute or 90-minute format, which
will provide conference participants with an opportunity to engage ways
of dealing in a spiritual way with the many fears which presently
afflict our society: fears of terrorism, nuclear weapons, global
warming, the depletion of natural resources, the rending of the social
fabric, and so on.

In the preparation of these proposals, we particularly encourage
potential presenters to explore and make creative use of the writings
and thought of Thomas Merton.

Proposals should be no more than 250 words, accompanied by a short
biographical profile, and may be submitted electronically to Judith
Hardcastle, Program Director of the Thomas Merton Society of Canada
or to David J. Goa, Director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the
Study of Religion and Public Life.

e-mail: judithhardcastle@telus.net
e-mail: david.goa@augustana.ca

For further information, please contact:

- David Goa at 780-679-1104
- Judith Hardcastle at 604-669-2546

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