CAT Conference 2021 - Autism and God Representations

On 13-15 December 2021, the Centre for Autism and Theology, based at the University of Aberdeen, organised the first international and interdisciplinary conference on Autism, Theology, and the Church. All sessions were recorded. This video presents:

Session 7 Autism and God-Representations

· Talk by Professor Hanneke Schaap-Jonker

· Response by Professor Hans Schaeffer

The Centre for Autism and Theology aims to be an international hub for autism and theology research, with an interdisciplinary component and in connection with the third sector and more widely, any interested individuals or parties.

To this end, the Centre hosts interdisciplinary research into autism in Christian faith communities. The Centre aims to encourage research of the highest standards and to engage in dialogue with various faith communities. The Centre aspires to actively work together with autistic people and faith communities.

The Centre envisions a theological and interdisciplinary discourse around autism that has the potential to contribute to the wider discourse around autism, linked to the religious experience of autism, emphasising the God-given value of those on the autism spectrum.

Find out more about the Centre for Autism and Theology on our webpages or social media! www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat