Sociology faculty interested in service-learning will want to come to this conference.
Call for Papers and Conference Announcement - The fourth biennial conference "Faith Traditions, Spirituality and Service-Learning," will be held June 1-3, 2006 at Messiah College, Grantham, PA. Keynote speakers are Liz Hollander, Executive Director of Campus Compact and Sharon Shields from Vanderbilt University. In 2004 about 150 teaching and co-curricular faculty, administrators and staff of service-learning programs from a diverse group of institutions attended. Proposals for papers, workshops or other presentations are invited. Topics include reports of empirical research, innovative and model programs, conceptual issues, etc. The specific schedule and format will be developed from proposals we receive. A special track will focus on ways particular faith perspectives inform service-learning philosophy and practice. Because of a Lilly Foundation grant, registration, meals and lodging in single air-conditioned dorm rooms is $130.00. Send one page proposals for papers or workshops to John W. Eby before April 1, 2006. Registration deadline is April 15, 2006. John W. Eby, Conference Director, Agapé Center Fellow for Service-Learning. Professor of Sociology Further information is at: www.messiah.edu/agape/conference. E-Mail address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mailing address: Service-Learning Conference, Messiah College, Box 3027, One College Ave., Grantham, PA 17027. Phone:717-766-2511 Ext. 7255 or 7142
