CALL FOR CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Salam Institute for Peace and Justice and the University of Jordan, Amman
Deadline to submit: October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in collaboration with the University of Jordan in Amman, is hosting a conference on social and interpersonal forgiveness research and practices on March 29–31, 2027. We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit abstracts for consideration to present at the University of Jordan campus in Amman. Each abstract should describe a completed study, present its key findings, be clearly written, and align with one or more of the conference themes listed below.
Conference Details
Conference dates: March 29–31, 2027
Location: University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Conference language: English
Conference award: Authors of selected abstracts may be eligible based on the evaluation criteria.
Submission Link: https://forms.gle/dBmwJ3xUC8VYRYiF6
Conference Themes
- Practices of reconciliation and forgiveness in the Arab region
- Psychosocial aspects of forgiveness
- Education for forgiveness
- Forgiveness and wellbeing research
- Global forgiveness initiatives and research
- Forgiveness workbooks: Do-it-yourself interpersonal and social forgiveness
- Cultural and religious perspectives on forgiveness
Submission Requirements
Each abstract submission must include the following components:
- An abstract (maximum 500 words) describing the study’s conceptual or theoretical framework, objectives, methodology, key findings, and relevance to one or more conference themes
- A clear explanation of the geographic focus and relevance of local forgiveness practices, where applicable
- A brief statement of the study’s potential contribution to research, policy, practice, or community impact
- All submissions and conference presentations must be in English
About Salam Institute for Peace and Justice: Salam Institute for Peace and Justice is a nonprofit organization that champions training in conflict resolution, nonviolence, civic education, and social cohesion. Founded by Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer, a leading scholar and peacebuilder, Salam works with diverse communities on capacity building, designing interventions in conflict resolution, nonviolence, and civic education, and facilitating interfaith dialogue.
About the University of Jordan: The University of Jordan, established in 1962 by Royal Decree, is Jordan’s first and largest university. UJ has developed into a leading global educational institution known for its commitment to excellence and the diversity of its academic offerings. According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, UJ is ranked among the top 350 universities worldwide.
Inquiries
For further information, please contact:
Ilham Nasser, Ph.D., Senior Research and Education Director, ilham@salaminstitute.org
Nibal Salloum, Program Manager, nibal@salaminstitute.org