Welcome to BIAPT
The British and Irish Association for Practical Theology is an active forum for practitioners, teachers and researchers in the broad field of practical and pastoral theology. It was founded in 1994, and has grown through its broad based networks and successful annual conferences to an active membership of over two hundred in Britain and Ireland and further afield. BIAPT is one of the key sponsors of the journal Practical Theology (formerly Contact).
BIAPT 2012 Conference
Next year's conference will be held on 10th - 12th July 2012 in Chester on the theme ‘Crying out for Redemption’. Keynote speakers will be Paula Gooder, Rick Osmer and Stephen Pattison. Further information will be available on the Conference page in February.
Topical Symposia in Practical Theology
BIAPT is pleased to sponsor two short symposia on topical areas of Practical Theology.Chaplaincy: From Practice to Policy
A day workshop on Saturday 21st April 2012 at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. Further information is available here.
The Bible and Practical Theology
A 24 hour symposium on 21st-22nd May 2012 at Woodbrooke, Birmingham. Further information to follow.
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