About the Conference
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
28-30 MAY 2020
It is evident in the history of the Catholic Church how both faith and reason have been instrumental in the conversion of Rome and its eventual triumph in Europe, from which it has spread across the world through both cross and sword. Yet the dawn of the Second Vatican Council (Vat. II) provided the opportunity for ecumenism with Orthodox Churches and Protestantism, but more so it laid down guidelines for possible interfaith and intercultural dialogue with the immense cultural and intellectual heritages of the East particularly the great traditions of Asia. This marked a movement in evangelization from cross and sword to the opportunity of listening to the other culture. 2020 marks the 55th anniversary since the closing of Vat. II and since then numerous publications have focused especially on the theme of dialogue: Fides et Ratio, Ad Gentes: Decree on the Mission Activity of the Church, Nostra Aetate: Declaration on the Relation of the Church to non-Christian Religions, Evangelii Nuntiandi: Dialogue in Mission, and Redemptoris Missio: Dialogue and Proclamation, among others. Coincidentally, the University convenes this conference in anticipation of the 500th year Jubilee of the Christianization of the Philippines in 2021. In view of all these, we invite scholars to reflect on the engagement of faith, reason, and dialogue in today’s world, particularly in the rich opportunity of listening to cultures from the East.
The conference is open, but not limited, to the following themes:
About the Convener
Conférence Mondiale des Institutions Universitaires Catholiques de Philosophie
The Conférence Mondiale des Institutions Universitaires Catholiques de Philosophie (COMIUCAP) is the Sectorial Group for Philosophy of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU/FIUC). It aims to promote the exchange of information and institutional cooperation among institutions of Philosophy established in the frame of the Catholic Universities that today exist throughout the World.
Visit our website: http://www.comiucap.net
About the Host
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing university in Asia. In terms of student population, it is the largest Catholic university in the world in a single campus.
The University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University of the Philippines, is a Dominican institution of learning founded in 1611, under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas. Its oldest academic programs are Philosophy and Theology, which have since been inevitably in dialogue with cultures of East.
Visit our website: http://www.ust.edu.ph
Conference Speakers
Prof. Salomón Lerner Febres, Ph.D.
Vice President – World, COMIUCAP
Pontificia Universidad Católica del
Perú Lima, Peru
Prof. Kim Seung Chul (金 承哲), Dr. Theol.
Director
南山宗教文化研究所 Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
Nagoya, Japan
Prof. Kurian Kachapilly,
C.M.I., Ph.D.
President
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram
Pontifical Athenaeum,
Bangalore, India
Prof. Benedict Kanakappally, O.C.D., Ph.D
Consultor
Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
Pontificia Università Urbaniana,
Rome, Italy
Prof. Kai
Man Kwan, Ph.D
香港浸會大學 Hongkong Baptist University Hong Kong
Prof. Michael
Mascari, O.P., Ph.D.
Academic Dean
Aquinas Institute of Theology
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Prof. Jānis Tālivaldis
Ozoliņš, Ph.D.
Vice President for Oceania, COMIUCAP
University of Notre Dame,
Sydney, Australia
Asst. Prof. Hermel
Pama, O.P., Ph.D.
University of Santo Tomas,
Manila, Philippines
Prof. Brendan
Sweetman, Ph.D.
Vice President for North America, COMIUCAP
Rockhurst University Kansas City,
Missouri , USA
Prof. João
Vila-Chã, S.J., Ph.D.
President, COMIUCAP
Pontificia Università Gregoriana,
Rome, Italy
How to Participate
It is evident in the history of the Catholic Church how both faith and reason have been instrumental in the conversion of Rome and its eventual triumph in Europe, from which it has spread across the world through both cross and sword. Yet the dawn of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) provided the opportunity for ecumenism with Orthodox Churches and Protestantism, but more so it laid down guidelines for possible interfaith and intercultural dialogue with the immense cultural and intellectual heritages of the East particularly the great traditions of Asia. This marked a movement in evangelization from cross and sword to the opportunity of listening to the other culture.
The year 2020 marks the 55th anniversary since the closing of Vatican II and since then numerous publications have focused especially on the theme of dialogue: Fides et Ratio, Ad Gentes: Decree on the Mission Activity of the Church, Nostra Aetate: Declaration on the Relation of the Church to non-Christian Religions, Evangelii Nuntiandi: Dialogue in Mission, and Redemptoris Missio: Dialogue and Proclamation, among others
Coincidentally, the University convenes this conference in anticipation of the 500th year Jubilee of the Christianization of the Philippines in 2021. In view of all these, we invite scholars to reflect on the engagement of faith, reason, and dialogue in today’s world, particularly in the rich opportunity of listening to cultures from the East. The conference is open, but not limited, to the following themes:
Abstracts for contribution that meet the conference aims are welcomed for parallel presentations, and we welcome proposals from philosophical and theological associations and other intellectual groups for roundtable discussions. Plenary speakers are solely by invitation.
The official languages of the conference will be French, English and Spanish. Papers not written in English are required an English abstract to be attached to the final paper.
Paper Proposals
Please submit an abstract of up to 300 words prepared for blind review. Submission of abstracts should be accompanied by the participant’s name, affiliation, and contact details (in the body of the email if submitted by email; or as required by the submission page of the Conference website). The submitted abstract should be about 150 words. Speakers will be allotted 30 minutes, 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for questions.
Roundtable Discussion Proposals
Please send a panel title with up to a 400-word description of the panel’s aim and the connection of the papers. Please also include the individual abstracts and bios. Panels will be 90-120 minutes, consisting of atleast 7 members.
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Abstracts may be submitted starting June 15, 2019. |
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We are open to non-traditional presentation formats but please specify what you intend to do and the manner of presenting, if necessary, in the proposal. All conference rooms will have standard AV equipment. |
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We especially encourage submissions from members of underrepresented groups and the minority in philosophy and in society. All abstracts/proposals may be submitted either through email (comiucapmanilammxx@ust.edu.ph) or the Conference website (http://comiucapmanilammxx.ust.edu.ph) from June 15 to the midnight 31 December 2019 following this format on the subject heading: ABSTRACT_PARALLEL(or ROUNDATABLE)_LASTNAME. |
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Decisions will be relayed no later than 31 January 2020. The conference aims to have a prepared Book of Abstracts. Only revised and final abstracts submitted on or before 31 March 2020 shall be accommodated in the Book of Abstracts. |
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Conference registration, however, is prerequisite for inclusion in both Book of Abstracts and final programme. |
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For more information about the conference, please visit the official conference website: http://comiucapmanilammxx.ust.edu.ph or email the CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT at comiucapmanilammxx@ust.edu.ph. |
Guidelines and Information
Registration and payment are required for all participants to be included in the official list of delegates (for attendees) and official programme (for presenters).
Registration is only available online at http://comiucapmanilammxx.ust.edu.ph.
Registration Fees
| Type of Participants | Early (Until 31 January 2020) |
Standard | ||
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| Local | International | Local | International | |
| SCHOLARS / PARTICIPANTS | P 6,000.00 | $ 120.00 | P 7,000.00 | $ 140.00 |
| GRADUATE STUDENT | P 5,000.00 | $ 100.00 | P 6,000.00 | $ 120.00 |
| UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT | P 4,000.00 | $ 80.00 | P 5,000.00 | $ 100.00 |
Note The host is willing to providepartial grant for the Registration Fee of local participants working and residing in the Philippines up to a maximum of Php 3,000 with a fixed number of slots. Deadline for application to avail of the grant is on November 15 and payments must be made before Dec 15 or the grant will be forfeited. For students, a scanned copy of the current registration form must be attached to the application.
Inclusions
Early registration with discounted rate ends 31 January 2020. Registration done after will be considered as standard registration.
For students, proof is needed (valid school ID, official registration forms) to secure student discount. Please send to comiucapmanilammxx@ust.edu.ph.
Confirmation will be sent to the participant only upon receipt of both online registration and payment.
Payment
| Account Name | Account Numebr | Bank Name |
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| University of Santo Tomas | 0151-0000-45 (Peso Savings) |
Bank of the Philippine Islands España-UST Branch España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila |
| University of Santo Tomas | 0154-0068-77 (Dollar savings) |
Bank of the Philippine Islands España-UST Branch España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila Swift Code: BOPIPHMM |
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and sent via e-mail to comiucapmanilammxx@ust.edu.ph. before 14 April 2020. The amount of refund will depend on the date of cancellation:
All refunds will be issued within 30 days after the end of the conference.
Others
Your confirmation email will serve as your receipt until you receive a hard copy at the conference registration desk.
FAQ
Helpful Tips and Important Dates to remember
Accommodation
The conference fee does not include accommodation. It is up to the participant to secure accommodation. The Committee suggests some hotels/inn near the University but does not offer any package for booking there.
Possible accommodations (according to proximity to the University):
Temperature
(forecasted) 35°C (day) and 24°C (night).
Attire
Casual for conference proper;
Semi-formal for opening rites and banquets receptions
Currency
Philippine Peso (PhP) is used; foreign currency is not accepted in establishments but there are numerous money changers around. The conversion rate as of CfP’s posting: USD 1.00 = PhP 52.63.
Important Dates
Get in touch
COMIUCAP MANILA MMXX SECRETARIAT
Ecclesiastical Faculties, University of Santo Tomas
| España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1015 | |
| +63-2-731-4066 / +63-2-406-1611 loc. 8261 | |
| comiucapmanilammxx@ust.edu.ph |
