ACPI Annual Research Seminars #

The Association of Christian Philosophers of India holds an annual research seminar, also called an annual research conference or annual meeting. The Association chooses a theme in advance, presents papers, and follows with discussion. Seminars are typically held in October at different venues across India. Numbering continues from the Association’s founding period (1976). A complete official chronological list from the earliest years is not publicly available in one place; the following is the most complete reconstruction from published volumes, library records, and news reports.

Selected Annual Meetings #

• 31st Annual Meeting (2006): Theme related to the dynamics of religion, “Romancing the Sacred.” Held at Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee, Chennai (27–30 October 2006).
• 35th Annual Meeting (approx. 2010): Theme related to tradition and innovation, rootedness and openness.
• 40th Annual Research Seminar (2015): “Philosophizing the Body: Physical, Social, Psychosomatic & Spiritual Dimensions.” Held at Vijnananilayam, Janampet, Eluru (22–25 October 2015).
• 41st Annual Research Seminar (2016): “Becoming a Nation: Processes and Prospects.” Held at St. Albert’s College, Ranchi (20–23 October 2016).
• 43rd Annual Research Seminar (2018): “Philosophies of Transformative Practice: Social Movements in India.” Held at the Socio-Religious Centre (SRC), Kozhikode, Kerala (20–23 October 2018).
• 44th Annual Research Seminar (2019): “Philosophizing Science: Promises, Perils and Possibilities.” Held at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa (23–25 October 2019).
• 45th Annual Research Seminar (2022): “Emancipative Education: Policies and Practices.” Held at Morning Star College, Barrackpore, West Bengal (14–16 October 2022).
• 46th Annual Research Seminar (2023): “Engulfing Presence of Artificial Intelligence: Philosophical Reflection of its Challenges and Opportunities.” Held at Jnana Niketan, Little Flower Seminary, Aluva, Kerala (20–23 / 21–23 October 2023).
• 47th Annual Research Conference (2024): “Hope: Philosophizing from Multi-Horizons.” Held at St. Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru (19–21 October 2024), in collaboration with the Chair in Christianity, Mangalore University.