International Network for the Study of Spirituality (INSS) - Conference 2025 17-19th June 2025 DescriptionThe Eighth Biennial International Conference of the INSS. Spirituality, Consciousness, Technology and Wellbeing: Implications for Research, Education & Practice. Will be held in conjunction with the University of Northampton, UK The focus of the conference is on the concepts and practices of Spirituality, the extent to which they are - or may become - intertwined with developments and new understandings in the fields of Consciousness, Technology and/or Wellbeing, and what the implications may be for research, education and/or practice. Over the past few decades, spirituality has emerged as a distinct and separate field of study in its own right, rather than being seen simply as an aspect of religion. Conventional views of consciousness have been similarly challenged and a new field of consciousness studies is developing. It is based on the so-called post-materialist paradigm which assumes that consciousness is fundamental in the universe (in other words that consciousness cannot be derived from matter and reduced to anything more basic). This calls into question a number of traditional approaches to scientific research, especially research into the nature of human experience. Some of the approaches and methodologies now being used to explore both spirituality and consciousness are broadly similar, and questions have arisen about the relationship between the two fields. Alongside these developments, advances in technology and in the use of ‘artificial intelligence’ have affected many aspects of our lives, including the use of social media, methods of teaching and learning, working practices, and healthcare. While some advances have been welcomed, others have given cause for concern, especially in relation to their impact on social relationships and what constitutes ‘truth’. This conference will provide a space in which to consider all of these issues and developments and how they relate to one another; the methodologies and methods best suited to their study; and the role that spirituality and spirituality studies might play in shaping our collective future through research, education and practice. Confirmed Keynote Speakers Anthony Schwartz Laura Beres Peter Merry Linda Ross Rupert Sheldrake David Lorimer Participant Fees INSS Members Early-bird rate* £250 Non-Members Early-bird rate* £280 INSS members Standard rate £270 Non-members Standard rate £300 Concessionary rate £190 (students/others with a low income) Gala Conference Dinner** £45 Fees include registration, lunch and refreshments throughout the conference, an evening meal on Day 1, lunch and an evening Drinks Reception on Day 2.
*The Early-bird rate will close at 17:00 UK time on 3 March 2025 **The Gala Conference Dinner on Day 2 will be followed by an evening of musical entertainment from an acclaimed jazz band which will be open to all conference participants.
To become a member of INSS the fee is £65 full member and £25 concessionary member. please follow this link to become a member: https://spiritualitystudiesnetwork.org/join-inss-application-form URL Links: International Network for the Study of Spirituality - Home (spiritualitystudiesnetwork.org) Gala Conference Dinner**INSS Members Early-bird rateConcessionary rate (students/others with a low income)Non-Members Early-bird rate |
