International Religion and Spirituality in Healthcare Conference 2025
Schedule
Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Future Africa Conference Center | Pretoria, GT
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Join us for an enriching four-day conference, Religion and Spirituality in Healthcare: Expanding the Scope of Spiritual Care Research in South African Healthcare, presented by HospiVision together with the Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria, and made possible through the support of Grant 63219 from the John Templeton Foundation.This conference aims to explore the critical intersection of religion, spirituality, and healthcare through research, discussion, and practical application. Attendees will engage with leading scholars, healthcare professionals, and faith-based practitioners to advance the integration of spiritual care into healthcare systems.
| Event Schedule |
● 14 October – Research Workshop: Transcending Boundaries in Research ([More Info])
A one-day workshop for academics and scholars on interdisciplinary research in religion/spirituality and healthcare.
Topics include current research, future recommendations, research methodologies, measuring spirituality, and available scales.
● 15 – 16 October – Conference Presentations: Religion and Spirituality in Healthcare
Researchers present their latest findings.
Call for Abstracts now open! (https://www.hospivision.org.za/pages/call-for-abstracts)
● 17 October – Post-Conference Workshop: Holistic Healing: Merging Spiritual Care with Medical Practice
Exploring practical applications of research in patient care.
Group discussions on implementing spiritual care in South African hospitals.
| Why Attend |
● Gain insights into the role of spirituality in holistic healthcare.
● Explore research on the integration of spiritual and medical practices.
● Network with professionals across healthcare, academia, and faith-based organizations.
● Contribute to discussions on improving healthcare policies and practices.
| Who Should Attend |
● Healthcare professionals, theologians, researchers, and academics
● Policymakers and healthcare administrators
● Faith-based organizations and community leaders
● Anyone passionate about holistic healthcare
| Keynote Speakers & Presenters |
To be announced soon!
| Schedule & Program |
To be announced soon!
| Registration Information |
● Research Workshop (14 Oct): R900
● 2-Day Conference + Post-Conference Workshop (15–17 Oct): R1 600
● One-Day Conference Pass (15 or 16 Oct): R900
● Post-Conference Workshop (17 Oct): R100 (Partialy Sponsored)
● Cocktail Dinner & Networking Session (16 Oct): R50 (Partially Sponsored)
Register Online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe94-chVBMRZ38sKGKDF-Cj_LrR2J2rPM1t38jfojEIh48jVw/viewform?usp=header
| Accommodation |
Onsite accommodation available at Future Africa. (https://www.futureafrica.science/our-campus/guest-accommodation/)
| Contact Us |
Tel: 012 3299492
Email: [email protected]
| Call for Abstracts – Submit by 12 May 2025 |
Researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts exploring spirituality and healthcare. Submissions should be 250–300 words and include a short bio of the presenter (https://www.hospivision.org.za/pages/call-for-abstracts)
| Join the Conversation |
Be part of the movement to integrate spirituality into healthcare. Let’s think beyond research—let’s bring spiritual care to life in SA hospitals!
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Where is it happening?
Future Africa Conference Center, Future Africa Campus, 676, Tshwane, 0081, South Africa, PretoriaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
