Semarang - On Fiday, August 2024, The International Conference on Catholic Religious Education and Philosophy (ICCREP 2024) International Seminar and Call for Papers will be an important event for academics, theologians, and practitioners of Catholic religious education. With the annual theme “The Orientation and Promotion Vocation of the Catechesis,” the event aims to explore a deeper understanding of the important role of catechesis in shaping the orientation and promotion of religious vocations in the modern world.
The event was opened with a speech by the Head of STP Dian Mandala Gunungsitoli, Dr. Dominikus Doni Ola, S.Ag., M.Th., who emphasized the importance of Catholic religious education in building a strong spiritual foundation for the younger generation. The opening speech will be followed by the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. FX. Eko Armada Riyanto from STFT Widya Sasana, Malang, Indonesia, who will give an in-depth view of the dynamics and challenges in educating religious generations in the era of globalization.
The seminar discussion sessions will feature several speakers who are experts in their fields. Dr. Arul Jesu Robin Sanyasa from the Institute of Consecrated Life in Rome will talk about committed religious life. Dr. Tessa Rosana from St. Anthony Mary Claret Collage will discuss education that focuses on spiritual well-being. Dr. Susan Anggraini, Lic.Th. from Widya Mandala University, Surabaya, will share her insights on the influence of Catholic religious education in character building. Dr. Fidelis Den, S. Fil., M.A. from STIPAS St. Sirilius, Ruteng, will examine the contribution of theological education in the context of local culture. Dr. Megawati Naibaho, S. Ag., M.Th. from STP Dian Mandala Gunungsitoli will provide an overview of the challenges facing Catholic education in the regions.
The event will be moderated by Dr. Alfons Seran, S.S., M.Th., and held in hybrid (offline and online), providing flexibility for participants from different regions. In addition to the seminar, the event will also be filled with a Call for Papers, where participants will present their latest research in various related topics, including public health and modern theological technology (TTM).
ICCREP 2024 provides an opportunity for presenters to present their work and receive a presenter certificate, LOA (Letter of Acceptance), and participant certificate. Full article registration and contribution deadlines are set for August 9, 2024, with presentations scheduled for August 23, 2024.
The event will involve various universities and theological institutions in support of the seminar, providing opportunities for wider and more sustainable academic collaboration in the future.
