Related Associations:
IAPT - International Academy of Practical Theology
APT - Association of Practical Theology
PaCT - Public and Contextual Theology (Charles Sturt University, Australia)
BIAPT - British and Irish Association for Practical Theology
ISERT - International Society for Empirical Research in Theology
E&E - The Network for Ecclesiology and Ethnography
AAPTHK - Asia Academy of Practical Theology Hong Kong
History
APTO began in 2004 when a number of Australian and New Zealand members of the International Association of Practical Theology met at Australian Catholic University (Brisbane) with a view to founding a professional association for practical theologians in the Oceania region. Foundation members of APTO were Brian Kelty, the first president of APTO, Gerard Hall, Anne Tuohy, Damien Casey, David Pascoe and Mary Eastham. The Association quickly grew as practical theologians from New Zealand, the islands of Oceania and Australia were invited to join APTO.
APTO 2011 Conference, Goroka, Papua New Guinea
Honorary Fellowships
An Honorary Fellowship is the highest award APTO may bestow upon an individual. This award is in recognition of a significant contribution to the mission of APTO and the wider society.
In Memoriam
APTO remembers Priscilla Epe and Scott Eastham.
APTO Conference 2009: Suva, Fiji