As a network, CTEWC seeks to facilitate and promote debate among theological ethicists. This takes place via meetings, conferences and other forms of encounter. Here we offer a new format: virtual tables. In regular video conferences, ethicists from different regions of the world come together to discuss a topic. A virtual table works over a longer period of time (initially one year) in order to enable a serious and continuous discussion of the topic.
As a discussion forum, the virtual table is an end in itself. Nevertheless, the groups can decide whether they want to plan further joint projects (book project, workshop, etc.). In the First and on the CTEWC website, the virtual tables will provide quarterly information about their work.
The first round of the virtual tables started in December, 2019. Interested persons can apply to the organizers of the virtual table in which they are interested. We ask also that all virtual table co-leaders and participants register with the CTEWC network directory.
Inquiries about Virtual Tables can be sent to James Keenan (james.keenan.2@bc.edu) or Michelle Becka (michelle.becka@uni-
Current Virtual Tables:
Migración y fronteras en América : American Borders and Migration
Co-Chairs: Jutta Battenberg (Mexico) and Ramón Luzárraga (US)
Participants: Víctor Carmona (US), Rafael Luciani (Venezuela/US), Elvy Monzant (Red Clamor), Hilda Ortiz (Mexico), Luis Jesús Paz Acosta (El Salvador), Miguel Ángel Sánchez (Mexico), Benjamin Schwab (El Salvador), Eduardo Soto (SJR-Venezuela), María Cristina Ventura (Costa Rica).
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Nonviolence and Just Peace
Co-Chairs: Jasmin Nario-Galace (Philippines) and Eli McCarthy (US)
Participants: Sami Basha (Palestine/Italy), Marie Dennis (US), Nontando Hadebe (South Africa), Maureen O’Connell (US), Maria Clara Bingemer (Brazil), Shawnee Daniels-Sykes (US), Lilian Ehidiamhen (Belgium/Nigeria), Nichole Flores (US), Leocadie Lushombo (DRC/US), Maritas Guingona Africa (Philippines).
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Ethical Leadership in Africa: Beyond the Covid-19 Global Health Crisis
Co-Chairs: Toussaint Kafarhire, Odomaro Mubangizi
Participants: Elisabeth Nduku, Emmanuel Bueya, Nora Nonterah, Anthonia B. Ojo, Solange Ngah, Anne Celestine Achieng, Leocadie Lushombo, Laurenti Magesa, Bienvenu Mayemba, Bridgita Mwawasi, Jude Likori, John Bosco Kamoga, SimonMary Aihiokai, Stan Chu Ilo, Kiragu Wacera.
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Reproductive Justice and the Common Good
Co-Chairs: Emily Reimer-Barry (US) and Simeiqi He (China/US)
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Responses to the Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church- Perspectives from Theological Ethics– Entering Phase 2
Co-Chairs: Dan Fleming and James Keenan
Participants: Antonio Autiero (Germany), Leonida Katunage (Kenya), Eric Genilo (Philippines), Marcus Pound (UK), Lisa Sowle Cahill (US), Gill Goulding (Canada), James McEvoy (Australia), Lawrence Daka Chishawasha (Zimbabwe), Shaji George Kochuthara (India), Dawn Eden Goldstein (US).
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Asian-Australian Region forming a Virtual Table
A small group met to discuss forming an Asian-Australian regional virtual table. Foci of the table include: inviting new representatives to join the virtual table from different countries; inviting new members from the region to join CTEWC, particularly from under-represented countries; providing mentorship and support for women and junior scholars in the region; Virtual Tables for women and junior scholars in the region; and continuing the CTEWC Asian Theological Ethics Books Series.
The exploratory committee includes: Agnes Brazal (Philippines), Eric Genilo (Philippines), Dan Fleming (Australia), Vimala Chenginimattam (India), Mathew Illathuparampil (India), and Shaji George Kochuthara (India), Kristin Heyer, Andrea Vicini, James Keenan (US), and Antonio Autiero (Germany).
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Climate Change – Livestock Farming – Animal Ethics- The (missing) voice of the Church (not yet active)
Please note: the number of participants is limited in order to ensure the ability to work. We therefore ask for your understanding if participation in a certain case may not be possible.
There is also a form to propose new virtual tables here.