The AAPSC
The AAPSC was founded in 1986 as the African Regional body for Pastoral Care and Counseling with a focus on pastoral training and studies culturally sensitive to Africa and emergent needs. National Associations on pastoral counseling as well as individuals trained in this area join as members.
The AAPSC is a member of the International Council on Pastoral Care and Counseling (ICPCC) and hosted the Sixth International Congress of the ICPCC, in 1999 in Accra, Ghana.
It has helpful relationship with several international Associations of Pastoral Counseling like the German, British, American and Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counseling.

MISSION STATEMENTS
The Association is to promote the Ministry of Pastoral Care and Counseling throughout Sub-Sahara Africa through:
(i) Developing chapters in each sub-Sahara country and Africans in Diaspora.
(ii) Promotion of the training of clergy and laity in the ministry of care and counseling, and
(iii) Encouraging the Africans in the Diaspora to assist in the promotion of ministry of care and counseling in the continent of Africa.

The 6th African Congress on Pastoral care and Counselling
of the African Association for Pastoral Studies and Counselling (AAPSC)

Monday 14 September - Friday 18 September 2009

Venue: Stellenbosch University, South Africa

" Cura Vitae. The Care for and Healing of Life "

(for the tentative programme as of end of May 2009 - see here)

the second call for papers see here pdf

the application information and form see here pdf

information for lodging see here pdf

report see here !

First Call for Papers

The theme of the Congress will provide an opportunity to explore aspects of a theology of life and the healing of life from the viewpoint of Christian spirituality. In the words of Daniel Louw, professor on Pastoral Theology, Pastoral care and Counselling at Stellenbosch and author of the book Cura Vitae Illness and Healing of Life in Pastoral Care and Counselling (2008:11): "Cura vitae is about the question how the perspective of the resurrection in Christ, and the indwelling presence of the Spirit, can contribute to the empowerment of human beings; it is about hope and care and the endeavour how to give meaning to life within the reality of suffering, our human vulnerability, and the ever existing predicament of trauma, illness and sickness".

You are hereby invited to submit a proposal for a paper related to this theme.

Previous themes were: 5th Congress, Abuja (Nigeria), 2006 - Beyond HIV/AIDS: Health, Poverty Alleviation and Pastoral Care in Africa 4th Congress, Yaounde (Cameroon), 2001 - Doing Pastoral Counselling in a time of crisis in Africa 3rd Congress, Pretoria (South Africa), 1997 - Pastoral Work in Africa - A different approach 2nd Congress, Accra (Ghana), 1992 - Reconciliation 1st Congress, Kinshasa (Zaire), 1988 - Men and Women in Relationships

Papers on topics other than the conference theme will also be considered for small group sessions.

In addition, please note the following:
Any person may participate in the programme.
You do not need to be a member of the AAPSC.
Scholars and post-graduate students are warmly encouraged to submit proposals.

The AAPSC cannot support speakers financially, e.g. to cover costs for transport, accommodation or conference fees.

Proposals may be submitted in English or French.
Please send the title of your proposal, a short abstract of 100-200 words describing the content of the proposed paper and your personal contact details to the secretary at the address mentioned below.

A second Call for Papers will go out in February 2009.

Please note the following relevant dates in this regard:
Final date for submission of paper proposals: 31 March 2009
Confirmation of accepted papers and pre-final draft of the AAPSC programme: 30 April 2009.

Final conference programme will be distributed after 31 May 2009.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6th Congress of the AAPSC.

Sincerely,
Llewellyn LM MacMaster (AAPSC secretary)

Local Organising Committee: Dr Christo Thesnaar. Dr Anita Cloete, Ms Amanda Richter

Contact details:
AAPSC, C/o Division for Student Affairs, Neelsie Student Centre, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602.

lmacmast@sun.ac.za / Tel +27 21 808 2222 (o)/ +27 83 413 0400 (c) / Fax +27 21 808 4806

 

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