2007 NABIS Annual Conference

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VERY IMPORTANT: Please kindly go to the Membership page for a pre-registration form to enter for the 2008 NABIS conference at the UMCA Theological College, Ilorin, Kwara State.

22nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF NABIS

THEME: THE BIBLE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Venue- UMCA Theological College, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Date- 8th - 11th July, 2008.
Boarding and Lodging Per Day Ranges from- N2750 - N5000
Conference Fees- N2000
Membership Fees- N1000
Membership Fees (For New Members)- N2000
Average Cost of a Meal- N300
Venue of Conference Activities- UMCA Theological College, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Assessment Fee for Paper Presenters- N500 (non-refundable)

SEE CALL FOR PAPERS FOR DETAILS ON TOPICS AND SUBTOPICS

NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES
(NABIS) 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
8TH-11TH JULY, 2008.
UMCA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, ILORIN, KWARA STATE
NIGERIA.

This is to invite you to the 22nd conference of the Nigeria Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) slated for 8th to 11th July, 2007 at UMCA Theological College, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

The theme of the conference is 'Biblical Studies and Youth Development in Africa'. The keynote address will be delivered by the Association's Chairman, Rt. Rev. Prof. J.O. Akao, while eight commissioned papers are to be delivered at the conference by the following eminent biblical scholars:

COMMISSIONED PAPERS

Prof. C. U. Manus

A Biblical Response to Youth Militancy in the Niger Delta.

Rev. Prof. D.T. Adamo

Joshua and Caleb As Examples of Fidelity and Courage for Youth in Leadership Positions.

Very Rev. Dr. J. I. Ebo

Joseph: A Model for Upbringing of a Christian Youth in a Depraved Society.

Rev. Dr. M. F. Akangbe

The Contribution of Young Paul to the Growth and Development of the Early Church; A Challenge for Christian Youths in Africa.

Fr. Dr. Olumegbelayin

The Story of the Rich Young Ruler in the Context of Craze for Materialism by Youths in Africa.

Dr. H. Amolo

Mothers' Legacy to their Children: A Case Study of Timothy's Mother and Grandmother (1 Tim. 1:5)

Dr. S. O. Ademiluka

David: A Powerful King but a Weak Father in the Context of Parental Responsibility in Africa.

Dr. O. Alana

Jesus' Teachings on Children and Youth in the Synoptic Gospels.

Biblical scholars who wish to present papers at the conference are free to choose topics of their own which relate tot he theme of the conference. Note that papers not relevant to the theme will not be slated for presentation.