APTO Symposium (Association of Practical Theological in Oceania)
Theme: Waves of Hope:Storied Theology
Location: The Terrace Hotel, Adelaide, Australia (and online)
Dates/times: 10am 4th December – 2pm 5th December.
The focus of the 2025 APTO Symposium will provide an opportunity to look at the intersection between culture and practical theology. How do we open our practice of practical theology respective of our engagement with culture with
the overriding notion of being carriers of stories of hope? How do we open ourselves to dialogue in a respectful and open-minded, open-hearted and open-spirited manner? This 2025 Symposium explores the range of theological, cultural, ethical, historical and spiritual issues associated with engaging with hope through a storied theology in the region of Oceania. All the disciplines of practical theology will be brought to bear on both an analysis of the issues, and
pointing the way to effective reflections on the practice of storytelling -emulating, celebrating and sharing hope. Read more here.
Call for Papers (by 1 September 2025).
Cost
$250 for both days, $125 one day (in person)
$120 for both days (online); $60 for one day (online)
The cost is for the Conference only and does not include accommodation.
