The international conference will highlight issues arising from interaction between Amish communities and wider society, including those in areas such as public health, government regulation, business and economic development, charitable work, land use and environmental issues, tourism, and civic involvement.

Conference planners at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College welcome proposals from scholars and practitioners working in disciplines such as social science, public policy, health care, and human services. Planners also welcome proposals on other aspects of Amish life, as well as ones related to other traditional Anabaptist groups. Proposals for presentations as well as poster sessions are acceptable.

Specifications: A clear statement of topic, methods, and significance (350 words or fewer) and a one-page résumé of the presenter

Submission: By e-mail attachment to amish2022@etown.edu

Deadline: November 1, 2021

Decisions: December 15, 2021