Religion and Spirituality in Healthcare

International Conference

Expanding the Scope of Spiritual Care Research in South African Healthcare

14-17 October 2025

This conference is presented by HospiVision in collaboration with the Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria and is made possible through the support of Grant 63219 from the John Templeton Foundation.

Registration Fees

Join us for the Religion and Spirituality in Healthcare Conference from 14–17 October 2025. We’ve created a flexible registration structure so that you can attend the parts of the event that best suit your interests and availability.

You may choose to:

Attend one day of the conference (15 or 16 October),
Attend the 2-day conference package (15–16 October),
Join us only for the Research Workshop (14 October),
Attend the Cocktail Dinner & Networking session (16 October),
Participate in the Post-Conference Workshop (17 October).

We highly recommend attending the full 2-day conference, as well as the Research Workshop and Cocktail Dinner, to gain the most value from the sessions and community engagement. We also strongly encourage participation in the Post-Conference Workshop, where your voice and input will help shape the ongoing conversation about spirituality in healthcare in South Africa.

Here’s a breakdown of the fees:

Registration Process

To register for the conference, please follow these steps:

To register for the conference, please complete the online registration form.
Once your registration has been approved, an invoice with payment details will be sent to the email address you provided. When making payment, please use the invoice number as the payment reference to ensure smooth processing. If you wish, you may also send proof of payment to conference@hospivision.org.za.
After your payment has been received, all further communication will be sent to the same email address. Please make sure to take note of the conference dates you registered for.

Conference Registration Form

Scholarship Application Process

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be part of this important dialogue. A limited number of scholarships are available, so please make sure to apply early. Scholarships cover the Research Workshop, 2-Day Conference, One Day Conference, and Post-Conference Workshop.

If you are applying for a scholarship, please follow these steps:

1. Complete the online scholarship application form, as well as the conference registration form.

2. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, an invoice for the registration fees will be sent to the email address you provided. This invoice will reflect any applicable scholarship support. Make payment using the invoice number as reference. This helps ensure your registration is processed smoothly. You may also send proof of payment to conference@hospivision.org.za if you wish.

4. Once payment is confirmed, all further communication will be sent to the same email address.

Please make sure to check the conference dates and sessions you registered for.

Please note: