Asian women educators and women in ministry confer in Chiang Mai
Twenty nine (29) women educators and women in ministry from Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Laos gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand on November 1 – 5, 2016 with the theme, “Women Doing Theology in Today’s Changing World.” The meeting was intended for them to:- share their stories and experiences so they will be refreshed and re-energized;
- articulate and share their theological reflections on various issues they have encountered in their ministries;
- gather data and information about women in leadership in theological education and women doing theology/practical ministry so ATESEA can strengthen further its thrusts on women in theological education;
- explore partnership and collaboration efforts;
- provide space to discuss about pertinent Asian issues and theological responses from an Asian feminist perspective; and
- evolve strategies to create a network of Asian women doing theology with a wider participation of women who are already involved in this effort.
Guest Lecturers
- Dr. Jeaneth Faller, Dean of the Divinity School, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines. She spoke on “Ecumenical spirituality and nurturing of contextual liturgical tradition.”
- Dr. Hope Antone of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (Office at the Chinese University of HK). She led the session on “Women’s participation in leadership in a changing world.”