CFP: 5th Annual Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies Association (APASA) Conference

The Fifth Annual APASA Conference (2021): Accepting Submissions through April 30
Hotel Millersburg
Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio

Friday, July 16, 1pm to Saturday, July 17, 5pm, 2021

Overview: The ongoing growth of the plain people—the Amish, Hutterites, German Baptists, Apostolic Christians, Swiss Mennonites, Low German Mennonites, and others—means that more people are encountering these religious groups in the public sphere. Those who specifically study or work with the plain people must continue advancing our bodies of knowledge through critical evaluation of old knowledge and introduction of new ideas. The goals of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies Association (APASA) conferences are to disseminate advances in research and practice, spark new ideas through conversation, and broaden professional networks.

Invitation: The conference planning committee extends a welcome to professors and scholars in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities; service providers, including those in health care, education, social work, agricultural extension, law, planning, and others; and affiliates of plain Anabaptists religious groups to both attend and share your research, projects, and perspectives. Such an eclectic mix offers a unique opportunity to compare insights and learn from one another. Thought-provoking conversations, presentations, and panels, all within a collegial context, are characteristic of APASA conferences, and this year will be no exception.

Contingency Plans: In the event public health concerns remain by May 17, 2021—two months prior to the conference—we will announce contingency plans for a remote conference. We encourage those interested in the conference to tentatively plan to attend in person but delay making travel and lodging reservations until after May 17 or ensure reservations are refundable.

Submit a Proposal: The conference committee will continually review and offer decisions on submissions until Friday, April 30, 11:59pm, or when the program is filled, whichever comes first.  Both remote-based and in-person submissions are accepted at this time. Submissions may include presentations (20 minutes) and organized sessions, panels or workshops (80 minutes), posters, and program/vendor booths. For more details or to submit a proposal, visit the conference website (http://amishstudies.org)