Organisation
The GNPT is not an organization in its own right but a mechanism for facilitating bi-lateral and multi-lateral collaboration and joint global research projects among its partner academic institutions.
The GNPT is administered by one of the research centres in the Network, acting as its 'Global Host' for a three year period.
Global Host:
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2007 - 2008 |
Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, USA, on behalf of the GNPT |
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2008 - 2011 |
Public and Contextual Theology Strategic Research Centre, Charles Sturt University, Canberra and Sydney, Australia |
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2011 - 2014 |
Centre for the Study of Faiths and Public Policy, University of Chester, UK |
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2014 - 2017 |
Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Triennial Meeting:
The partner institutions in the GNPT meet every three years to share their work, consider future collaboration and conduct the Network's business meeting. The triennial meeting is hosted by the current global host at the following venues:
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2007 |
Princeton, USA |
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2010 |
Sydney and Canberra, Australia |
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2013 |
Chester, UK |
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2016 |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Executive Committee (2007-2011):
The GNPT Chair and Executive Committee conduct the business of the Network between the triennial meetings, in collaboration with the Global Host institution.
Chair
2007-2008
Nico Koopman, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
2008-2011
James Haire, Charles Sturt University, Australia
2011-14
Elaine Graham, University of Chester, UK
Vice-Chairs
2007-2008
William Storrar, Center of Theological Inquiry, USA
James Haire, Charles Sturt University, Australia
2008-2011
Clive Pearson, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Elaine Graham, University of Chester, UK
Regional Representatives
2011-14
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Africa |
Vuyani Vellen, University of the Western Cape |
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Asia |
Robert Borong, Jakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia |
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Oceania |
Andrew Bradstock, University of Otago, Aoteoroa/New Zealand |
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North America |
Gary Badcock, Huron University College, London, Ontario |
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Latin America |
Rudolf von Sinner, Escola Superior de Teologia, São Leopoldo, Brazil |
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Europe |
Eddy Van der Borght, Vrije Universiteit, The Netherlands |
Ex Officio Members
Editor, International Journal of Public Theology, Sebastian Kim
Previous Chair, Nico Koopman (2008-2009)