Call for Paper

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Religion and Ecology

Theme: The Future of the Sacred Earth: Responses to Environmental Crises

Date: 5th – 6th November 2025

Venue: The Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu, Kenya

The conference invites scholars, researchers, postgraduate students, practitioners, faith leaders, and ecological activists to present papers that explore how religious traditions, spiritual practices, environmental ethics, and the role of Artificial Intelligence can collaboratively address the challenges caused by ecological crises.

Sub-Themes:

  1. Ecological dimensions of religious experiences
  2. Phenomenology of religion
  3. Comparative study of religion
  4. African Philosophy of Religion & Ecology
  5. Ecological perspectives of African traditional religion
  6. Quranic principles of Khalifa (stewardship)
  7. Religion and ecology
  8. Current trends in eco-theology
  9. Environmental & Christian stewardship in the African context
  10. Current gender and property ownership in Africa
  11. Islamic Ethics and ecology
  12. Current trends in global issues
  13. Ecological and Environmental research
  14. Sociology of religious thoughts
  1. Psychology of religion
  2. History of modern ecumenical movements
  3. Indigenous knowledge systems
  4. Liturgies and worship on ecology
  5. Shared legacies of war on climate change
  6. Cultural environmental management systems
  7. Spirit mediums and spirituality
  8. Environmental justice
  9. Islamic belief systems and biodiversity
  10. Creation and the poor
  11. Ecological Sustainability and Spirituality
  12. Ecologies of the heart – emotions and beliefs
  13. Islamic jurisprudence and environment
  14. Modern Ecumenical movements and Ecology

Presentation Details:

  • Accepted papers will be allotted 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for Q&A
  • Virtual presentations are welcome – online link credentials will be provided to registered participants during the conference
  • Selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings volume

Submission Email:

Email: conference2025@puea.ac.ke

Participation Fees:

  • Non-East Africans: Ksh. 10,000
  • East Africans: Ksh. 8,000
  • Students: Ksh. 3,000
  • Exhibitors: Ksh. 13,000

Bank Details:

  • Account Name: The Presbyterian University of East Africa
  • Bank: ABSA Bank
  • Account Number: 0948234572
  • PayBill: 30 30 30