CALL FOR PAPERS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!  

The Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary is announcing a Call for Papers for the 2011 Colloquium, " Miracles Happen: New Thought Meets A Course in Miracles (ACIM)."  The Colloquium will be held at the Universal Truth Center, Miami Gardens, Florida, May 5-7, 2011.  

All interested ministers, teachers, authors, and independent scholars may submit a paper for presentation no later than April 15, 2011. Opportunities for students enrolled in classes will be provided in accordance with the quality and number of submissions.

Submissions are encouraged for paper presentations including but not limited to the following themes:

·         comparing and contrasting key tenets of ACIM with New Thought;  

·         sociological perspectives and impact of ACIM on New Thought and other spiritual communities;  

·         ACIM, New Thought and modern mysticism;  

·         What ACIM has contributed to contemporary spiritual psychology. 

We discourage personal interpretations and insights of the ACIM text or sermons based on the ACIM text. We are interested in discovering new methodologies to bring our personal understanding and revelation into alignment with academic standards and practice. 

Please submit a 250-word abstract and a one-page resume for each paper to Rev. Margo Ruark at peacemaker@thepeacecenter.info . All materials should be submitted electronically as downloadable attachments, in Microsoft Word format to Rev. Margo Ruark. Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 30, 2011. Questions may be directed to Rev. Margo Ruark at 708-749-8888 or or Rev. Dr. Anna Price, Provost/Academic Dean, Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary at 305-624-4991 or aprice55@aol.com .

Submission of an abstract indicates that the individual listed as the presenting author will complete the registration including fee ($45), attend the meeting, and present the paper if the abstract is accepted. The number of finalists invited to present their papers will not exceed 15.

Rev. Dr. Mary Tumpkin, President, Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary says, ” The age of miracles has not passed.  The wayshower Jesus not only taught the Truth but demonstrated its effect by the works that he did.  Subsequently, he taught others how and sent them out to repeat the message of empowerment to all humankind.  Therefore, miracles are not supernatural they are supremely natural.  The age of miracles is active in the world today.”

More information about the Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary can be found at: www.jctseminary.org