Call for Contributors

Our contemporary world, deeply fractured by division and isolation, demands a renewed focus on the critical roles of encounter, dialogue, and hope. In response, the Abuja Journal of Philosophy & Theology seeks well-researched submissions for its 15TH volume (2025) investigating these interconnected themes. We contend that vibrant discourse centered on these key concepts holds the potential to unlock a future brimming with hope, justice, and peace. We invite prominent academics, theologians, philosophers, and practitioners from across the globe, particularly those in the African continent, to contribute essays with rigorous analysis, creative reflection, and a robust interdisciplinary approach. We particularly welcome research that illuminates historical understanding through the lens of encounter philosophy, the role of encounter in fostering a synodal church in Africa, and the implications of Pope Francis’ culture of encounter for the family and global community. Additionally, we encourage investigations into the role of synodality in priestly formation, the cultivation of a culture of encounter that respects human dignity, and the church’s role as a beacon of hope in a fractured world. Finally, we welcome explorations of the philosophy of hope in a fragmented context, particularly the role of imagination, creativity, and contingency, as well as the power of shared experiences in fostering hope and inter-subjectivity. Through these explorations, APT aspires to significantly contribute to shaping a global community characterized by mutual understanding, collaborative endeavors, and a shared vision of hope.

Contributions on any of these or other relevant sub-themes will be given priority. Contributions must meet the conditions outlined in APT’s “Note to Contributors”.

Deadline for Submission*
Articles should reach the Editor not later than December 8, 2024.

Please send all manuscripts and correspondence to:

The Editor,
Abuja Journal of Philosophy and Theology (APT),
E-mail: apt_namisep@yahoo.com