The Theological Seminary of the Adventist University of Africa (AUA) invites scholars, researchers, theologians, and postgraduate students to submit papers for its 6th Research Conference on the theme: “Seventh-day Adventism in Africa: Historical, Theological, and Missiological Perspectives.”
The sub-topics relevant to the theme include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Origins and Expansion of Adventism in Africa: Regional developments and historical trajectories across North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa.
- Colonialism and Adventism in Africa: Missionary rivalry, imperial encounters, and the shaping of early Adventist missions and institutions.
- Adventism in Africa and Public Life: The Church’s engagement with political change, governance, civil conflicts, and social transformation.
- Migration and Global Adventism: African migration, cross-cultural exchanges, and the contribution of Africa to early and modern Adventism.
- Gender, Family, and Social Ethics in African Adventism: Gender roles, female religiosity, polygamy, sexual morality, and family life.
- Race, Racism, and Adventism in Africa: Critical reflections on racial dynamics, justice, and human dignity within the Adventist mission.
- Culture and Worship in African Adventism: Enculturation, music, dance, and African Traditional Religious influences in Adventist worship and theology.
- Interreligious Relations and Adventism in Africa: Engagements with Islam, African Traditional Religions, and other Christian and Pentecostal movements.
- African Adventist Theology and Hermeneutics: African interpretations of Scripture, Ubuntu theology, prophetic inheritance, and contextual Christology.
- Education and Leadership Formation in African Adventism: The role of Adventist education, private institutions, and ministerial training.
- Health and Healing in African Adventism: Approaches to health, mental wellness, and healing ministries amid plural African paradigms.
- Mission and Evangelism in African Adventism: The flow of missionary heritage, new mission strategies, and contemporary evangelistic challenges.
- Ecclesial Life and Spirituality in African Adventism: Church governance, community life, diverse ecclesial expressions, and lived faith.
- Adventism and Social Transformation in Africa: Responses to unemployment, poverty alleviation, and empowerment through faith-based initiatives.
- Faith and Leadership in African Adventism: Christian leadership models, transformational leadership, and ethical influence in society.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Title of the paper
- Complete names of author(s)
- Institution affiliation (+ city and country)
- Email address and cell phone number
- Abstract (approximately 250 – 350 words) submitted in MS Word (.doc or.docx) document
Once you prepare your abstract according to the above guidelines, use the subject line “2026 Theological Seminary Research Conference – Call for Papers” and email your submission to: tsconference@aua.ac.ke
Submit your abstract by or on January 30, 2026
Publication Opportunity
Accepted papers will be considered for publication in the Pan-African Journal of Theology (https://journals.aua.ke), subject to the journal’s blind review process.
Conference Registration Fees
- Participants (Attendees/Presenters): US$100 per participant
- Student: US$50 per participant
- Early Bird Registration (ends June 30): US$80 per participant
- Group Discounts (five participants from the same organisation): US$80 per participant