CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE – Guatemala , November 7-9, 2025
Introduction
Communities organized in resistance, International Land Coalition articulated in CODECA Guatemala, the forum of political theology PUBLICA and the community of intercultural dialogue, ÑAWI, invite theologians, academics, community leaders in sociopolitical resistance, wise men and women members of indigenous communities, and actors committed to socio-political transformation, to participate in a space for dialogue and learning that explores the experiences of resistance of social and ecclesial movements through Abya Yala.
This gathering seeks to reflect on the transcendental hopes of communities in sociopolitical resistance, ecclesial and communities of faith, Originals Peoples/ Natives leaders who promote processes of profound structural changes in and from different territories of the Continent of Abya Yala. Our Mission is to contribute from political theologies to restoration/construction of Good Living practices with a decolonial and plurinational perspective.
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite theologians, academics, community representatives engaged in sociopolitical resistance, and knowledgeable elders from Native communities with indigenous practices and spiritualities, as well as activists committed to socio-political transformation. We encourage participation in a dialogue and learning space that examines the experiences of resistance within social and ecclesial movements.
We invite submissions that explore, from a political and theological standpoint, the challenges and opportunities faced by communities in resistance as advocates of “Good Living.” We welcome contributions addressing the following thematic areas:
1. Ecclesiastical Action in Public Policy: Strategies for influencing social and public policies to defend human rights.
2. Educating for Liberation and Transformative Resistance: Popular education, ancestral practices, and methodologies designed for training in political theology.
3. Health and Restoration of Balance: Community organization efforts to ensure equitable access to health justice.
4. Eco-Theology from Abya Yala: Theological and indigenous perspectives on the care of Motherland.
5. Political Theology and Migration: Analysis of migration processes in Abya Yala, highlighting border policies, exclusion, and discrimination against migrants.
6. Native and Afro-Descendant Identities: Insights from Native and descendants, Indigenous, African, and Black theology and spiritualities regarding the challenges faced by Native and Afro-descendant communities in Abya Yala.
7. Women Rights: Highlighting women’s struggles across various social and political contexts. Womanist approach to rights and liberation.
PROPOSAL
Proposal of a maximum of 300 words. Brief biography of the author(s)
Indicate the language of presentation. Country of Nationality.Ancestral Identity. Institution or/in membership of community.
Evaluation Criteria
– Thematic relevance.
– Practical and participatory approach.
SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPATION
Those selected to present their papers or workshops will be offered lodging, food, and ground transportation from the airport to the event’s location.
Languages of the conference
To ensure the inclusion of many diverse voices in Abya Yala, we will provide translations during presentations in the following languages:
· Native languages (to be coordinated) · Spanish . Portuguese . English
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
Proposals must be sent from February 15 to May 30 to the email teologiaabyayala@publicatheology.org
This meeting is an invitation to collectively build a theological-political thought from Abya Yala, capable of responding in an inclusive, fair, and sustainable way to decolonial challenges.
We look forward to your participation!
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