The International Conference of Theologians, Missiologists, Researchers, Practitioners, and Academic and Church Workers titled “SEE, I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW”: TOWARDS A MISSIOLOGY OF HOPE was held in Osijek from February 16 to 19, 2024. The conference was organized by CEEAMS and the Evangelical Theological Seminary. The rich program and numerous interesting speakers encouraged participants from various churches and countries across Eastern and Central Europe, as well as from around the world, to discuss a wide range of topics focused on the central theme of the conference – Christian hope today, hope for the future.
The conference was organized in honor of the 60th anniversary of the publication of one of the most significant works in contemporary theology, “The Theology of Hope” by the German Protestant theologian Jürgen Moltmann.
On behalf of the seminary, the conference was opened by Dean Dr. Dalibor Kraljik, who expressed gratitude for the long-standing collaboration with CEEAMS. Dr. Aleksandar Apostolovski and Dr. Melody Wachsmuth also contributed to the conference with their presentations, and Dr. Wachsmuth’s latest book was promoted during the event, alongside books by Dr. P. Bargar and S. King.
A long-time collaborator of the seminary and peace activist Katarina Kruhonja shared her experience of peace work during the war with the participants, speaking about the collaboration between the Center for Peace Osijek and the seminary in the areas of ecumenism and interfaith dialogue. She also led the guests on a peace walk through Osijek.
