The global educational landscape is undergoing unprecedented disruption driven by algorithmic technologies, shifting socio-political dynamics, and ecological crises. While technological and pedagogical innovations offer transformative possibilities, they also pose profound ethical, epistemological, and existential questions.
The ICTEC (International Conference of Theology, Education and Cultural Studies) invites scholars, researchers, theologians, philosophers, cultural practitioners, and educators worldwide to critically interrogate how spiritual, philosophical, and cultural resources can guide, critique, and re-envision modern educational practices. This conference aims to move beyond purely instrumental views of education, creating an interdisciplinary forum dedicated to fostering human flourishing, ethical integrity, and epistemic justice in 21st-century learning.
Sub-themes & Areas of Inquiry
We invite original research papers, empirical studies, and rigorous conceptual contributions addressing—but not limited to—the following thematic tracks:
- Track 1: Theology, Faith, and Transcendence in Modern Pedagogy
- Faith formation and moral frameworks in digital and virtual spaces
- Public theology, religious literacy, and pedagogical resilience amid disruption
- Hermeneutics, spiritual traditions, and human dignity in educational institutions
- Track 2: Philosophy of Education and Critical Pedagogies
- Epistemological shifts: Re-evaluating truth, knowledge, and agency in the age of AI
- The ethics of automation, generative AI, and surveillance in learning environments
- Re-centering humanism, relational pedagogy, and critical consciousness
- Track 3: Culture, Indigeneity, and Decolonial Approaches
- Integrating indigenous knowledge and local wisdom into contemporary curricula
- Decolonizing educational systems: Challenging homogenizing global educational policies
- Intercultural hermeneutics and pluralism in multicultural classrooms
- Track 4: Educational Innovation, Praxis, and Inclusion
- Equitable and inclusive learning models for marginal and vulnerable communities
- Transdisciplinary approaches to curriculum design and holistic pedagogy
- Critical perspectives on Educational Technology (EdTech) adoption and policy reform
