Regional Conference: Asian Christian Faculty Fellowship IV

Theme: Religious Pluralism and Higher Education in Asia

13-16 November 2008

Dhyana Pura Beach Resort

Bali, Indonesia

Hosts/Organizers
Asian Christian Faculty Fellowship – Indonesia Chapter
Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Indonesia (BKPTI)
Universitas Pelita Harapan

Sponsor
Asian Christian Higher Education Institute of the
United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia

Background
The Asian Christian Higher Education Institute (ACHEI) organized the first Asian
Christian Faculty Fellowship (ACFF) at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand in
2002. The second conference was hosted by Madras Christian College in India in 2004,
and the third was held in Hong Kong in 2006. In 2004, the ACFF Federation was
established with office bearers of the Federation chosen from different countries.
Participants in these conferences came from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.

Now, the ACFF Federation, in collaboration with ACHEI, ACFF Indonesia, BKPTI and
Universitas Pelita Harapan, is organizing the fourth regional fellowship-conference in
Bali, Indonesia on 13-16 November 2008. As the Christian higher education institutions
in Asia face identical issues, challenges and opportunities of pluralism, organizers have
chosen “Religious Pluralism and Higher Education in Asia” as the conference theme. As
in the past, the 2008 conference provides an opportunity to faculty members in Asia who
promote the ideals of the Christian faith to come together for continuing education and
fellowship and to present papers relevant to the identified theme.

ACFF Federation Objectives

The ACFF Federation was organized with the following objectives:
 To bring together educators serving in colleges and universities in Asia for
fellowship and Christian unity
 To critically reflect on various issues which Asian institutions are facing
 To identify ways by which participants can promote Christian presence in their
own areas of teaching responsibility
 To strengthen the network among faculties from all over the continent
Participants
Faculty members working in Asian universities and colleges that believe in Christian
ideals are welcome to participate and present papers in the conference.

Call for Paper Participation

The ACFF IV will have sessions devoted to the presentation of papers focused on the
conference theme. The papers must revolve around the following sub-themes and
must reflect an interdisciplinary perspective:

1. Teaching Methodology and Research

2. University Services (Internal and External)
3. Future Leaders and Leadership Development
4. Academic Programs

The Federation will constitute a Central Committee for the consideration, evaluation
and selection of abstracts that will be developed for presentation in the 2008
conference. Those whose papers will be selected may be granted international travel
subsidy (economy class).

Submission deadlines
15 February 2008 Submission of abstracts (maximum of two pages, double-spaced
12 pts. TNR). Send abstracts to achei@unitedboard.org

15 May 2008 Submission of full papers

Registration Fee
All participants will pay a nominal registration fee of US$100 to help cover the cost
of accommodation (twin sharing), meals (from dinner on 13 November to lunch on 16
November), and conference materials. Those who prefer single-room accommodation
must pay $150 as registration fee.

ACFF IV Planning Committee

Rev. Dr. V. Maher Spurgeon, ACFFF President
Dr. Yohannesh, ACFFF Vice President
Prof. Allen Del Carmen, ACFF Secretary
Dr. Liu Ping, ACFF Treasurer
Ex officio members:
Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann, Vice President for Programs, United Board
Dr. Willi Toisuta, Trustee, United Board
Ms. Ferliana Suminto, Conference Coordinator in Indonesia

For Further Inquiry

Prospective participants and paper presenters may contact Ms. Iris Ng through
achei@unitedboard.org
Reply sheet (For submission as soon as possible):

4th ACFF Federation Conference

Theme: Religious Pluralism and Higher Education in Asia
Venue: Bali, Indonesia
Dates: 13-16 November 2008

Name (indicate academic title): Surname/First Name/Middle Name

________________________________________________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________________________
Institution: ______________________________________________________________
Sex : ___Male ___Female
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (Office) ________________ (Home) _________________
(Fax) __________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________

Please mark your intention:

____ I want to attend the conference
____ I want to present a paper. [The abstract must be sent to achei@unitedboard.org
before the 15th of February 2008.] The category I will be working on is:
___ Effective Teaching Methodology and Research
___ Relevant University Services (Internal and External)
___ Developing Future Leaders and Enhancing Leadership Skills
___ Academic Programs: Good Practices