iGi December 2026 – Call for Papers: Hong Kong Special Issue
Theologies on the Move: Hong Kong Feminist Voices and Praxis in Diaspora
On behalf of in God’s image (iGi), we would like to invite you as a contributor to the December 2026 special issue. iGi is the journal of the Asian Women’s Resource Centre for Culture and Theology (AWRC), an ecumenical forum for Asian Christian women to express our reality, struggles, faith reflections, and aspirations for change. For more information and details, please refer to https://awrc4ct.org/. We invite submissions examining how Hong Kong feminist/women’s theologies and practices are being re-formed in diaspora, across churches, classrooms, pastoral care, community organizing, and everyday life.
Guest Editors
LI, Wing Yin • SIN, Almond Ka Kwan • WONG, Pearl • WONG, Wing Yi
Editorial Focus
Recent political displacement has intensified the Hong Kong diaspora, sharpening questions of memory, embodiment, justice, and communal life. This issue welcomes academically grounded and/or practice-based contributions that explore how gender-conscious theologies are articulated “on the move” across diverse locations. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:
- Ethics of Memory: Theological reflections on lament, trauma, and hope, and the ethics of remembering.
- Hermeneutics of Power: Feminist biblical interpretations shaped by displacement and systems of power.
- Liturgical Innovation: Diaspora worship, multilingual practices, and ritual creativity.
- Solidarity & Care: Community formation, leadership, and the theology of care work in motion.
Submission Categories
- Main Articles (primary focus): Theological/sociological analyses and faith reflections engaging the theme; 3,000–4,000 words (excluding references/footnotes).
- Supplemental (other genres): Liturgies, prayers, poems, and personal stories (length varied by genre; include a brief note on relevance).
- Creative Expressions: Limited slots for graphics, sketches, or painting, with caption/artist note; permissions/credits required. (Note: Visual art will not be uploaded to the online edition.)
Submission Guidelines (iGi / AWRC)
Submissions must reflect an Asian feminist/women’s perspective, be original and unpublished, and written in English (plural English usage welcome if consistent; other languages possible with arranged translation). Inclusive language is required. Please use MLA 9 style with “References,” include a 50-word biodata and at least five keywords. Optional 1–3 graphics may be included with proof of permission for third-party images. (Please refer to the attached contributor’s guidelines for full details.)
Timeline and Benefits
Abstract Deadline: February 28, 2026 (150–200 words)
Full Paper Deadline: No later than May 24, 2026
Send to: pearlpur@gmail.com and service.igiawrc@gmail.com (include full mailing address + email contact)
Benefits Published contributors receive two complimentary copies of the issue; non-members receive a free one-year AWRC membership.
Warmly,
Pearl and Almond
(on behalf of the Guest Editorial Team, iGi)