Our conference theme in 2026 offered speakers the opportunity to explore a variety of understandings of ‘Power and the Common Good’ in relation to Practical Theology. Across the conference, a diversity of interpretations and practices relating to this area were explored. Following on from our conference we now invite submissions to the journal, particularly from […]
We’re excited to announce the Call for Papers for a special edition of the Practical Theology journal. The special edition: Adult Theological Education, seeks papers related to contemporary issues in adult theological education, such as recruitment issues, funding shortages, technological influences on academic rigor, secularism, ethics, pedagogy, migration, communism, climate crisis, violent extremism, vulnerabilities or power dynamics. Submissions may […]
Due to the growth and success of Practical Theology, the trustees of the Contact Pastoral Trust wish to appoint an Assistant Editor, who will make a significant contribution to the continuing development of the journal. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Applications by 23 February 2026.
Call for Papers Conference Special Edition: From Age to Age: Practical Theology through the Life Cycle Our conference theme in 2025 offered speakers a number of opportunities to explore the place of Practical Theology in relation to various stages of life. We had a wide spectrum of interpretation and engagement on the theme of age […]
Due to the growth and success of Practical Theology, the trustees of the Contact Pastoral Trust wish to appoint an Associate Editor, who will make a significant contribution to the continuing development of the journal. The appointment is with the expectation that after approximately three years the Associate Editor will take up the Editor role […]
Call for Papers: Call for Papers for Third BIAPT Bible symposium – deadline 27 June 2025 Join us this December at Launde Abbey to learn together about the historical and ongoing impact of biblical language in culture. Taking a cue from the 500th anniversary of the publication of Tyndale’s New Testament, our symposium will explore Tyndale’s fundamental […]
Is there at least one recent book you’d recommend to fellow readers of Practical Theology? Of course, if you think there are more we’d like to know. Please send us your recommendations and, if you have the time, one sentence to go with each book as to why it is being recommended. All books recommended […]
This week the Church of England Ministry Development Team is launching their invitation to researchers to tender for a role in the ongoing Living Ministry research project, this time with a focus on the experience of Working-Class clergy. It is widely accepted that the Church of England is disproportionately middle class, in terms of both […]
The journal Practical Theology wishes to appoint a social media assistant to both raise awareness of its content and increase its readership in the global South. For more information about this opportunity to work with the Practical Theology journal team click here.