​1. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

- Abstracts should be written in English and not exceed 300 words.
- Clearly state the paper's objective, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the conference themes.
- Include a brief biography of the author(s) (maximum 100 words per author).
- Abstracts must be submitted in electronic format (Microsoft Word or PDF) to this email address: support@culed.org
- The subject line of the email should read: "Abstract Submission - Author’s Last Name"
- The deadline for abstract submissions is August 15, 2025

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2. CONFERENCE THEMES:

The conference will center around several key themes, including but not limited to:

• The Church's Response to Climate Change

• Social Justice and Advocacy

• Mental Health and Well-being in Faith Communities

• Interfaith Collaboration for Community Development

• The Impact of Digital Technology on Church and Society

• Theology and Ethics in Public Life​​

3. EVALUATION AND SELECTION:

All submitted abstracts will undergo a blind peer-review process by the conference's abstract evaluation committee. Abstracts will be evaluated based on their relevance to the conference themes, clarity, originality, and potential contribution to knowledge and practice. Selected authors will be notified of acceptance by September 20, 2025 and provided with further instructions for full paper submission.

4. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

- Accepted presenters will be required to submit full papers by September 30, 2025
- Presentations should be in English and should not exceed 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
- PowerPoint or PDF slides are recommended for visual aids during presentations.
- Presenters and participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses.

5. PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Selected papers presented at the conference will have the opportunity to be published in reputable journals or conference proceedings, subject to the journals' review process and guidelines. We look forward to receiving your abstract submissions and engaging in fruitful discussions at the International Conference on The Church and Society. Together, let us contribute to global transformation through collaborative engagement.