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Symposium: Sociology of Religion and Law

Dear All, The Religion and Society Research Centre / School of Social Sciences and Psychology at UWS and The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) warmly invite you to attend a symposium: ‘The Sociology of Religion and Law: legal pluralism, anti-discrimination laws … Continue reading

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Symposium on Pentecostalism and Transnationalim

Dear All, The Religion and Society Research Centre at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) invites you to attend a Symposium on Pentecostalism and Transnationalism. The Symposium will take place on Thursday 1 August, 2013 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 … Continue reading

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Muslims, Multiculturalism and Trust: New Directions, SOAS, , University of London

Conference: Muslims, Multiculturalism and Trust: New Directions, SOAS, University of London, June 1-2, 2013 From: Jane Savory <js64@soas.ac.uk> SOAS, University of London Conference Muslims, Multiculturalism and Trust: New Directions 1 - 2 June 2013 Recent high-profile interventions by politicians in … Continue reading

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International Workshop: The Future of Religious Pluralism in Europe

Friday, May 17th - Saturday, May 18th 2013 Academic Direction: Volker Heins (KWI), Riem Spielhaus, (EZIRE) Location: Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI), Gartensaal, Goethestr. 31, 45128 Essen, Germany Organizer: Research Unit “Interculturality” at the KWI & Erlangen … Continue reading

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University of Derby Centre for Society, Religion & Belief events

Dear all, Some events coming up at the Centre for Society, Religion & Belief (SRB) at the University of Derby. All SOCREL members and colleagues are welcome to come along. 1) The Nationalism, Identity & Belief symposium takes place on … Continue reading

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AFSR Conference: Religion and the Internet, Feb 4-5, Paris

The Association Français de Sciences Sociales des Religions (AFSR) is sponsoring a conference on “Religion and the Internet”, to take place on February 4th and 5th, 2013.  The conference will take place at 61 rue Pouchet, 75017 Paris. The organizers … Continue reading

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The UNESCO Chair in Interreligious and Intercultural Relations – Asia Pacific 2012 Lecture series

“Globalisation and Americanisation: Religious and Sporting Minorities; Mormons and Australian Basketball” By Professor Fred Woods Brigham Young University May 10, 4-6 pm, Monash University Caulfield campus The Link Theatre bldg S 2.30 Melways p 68 (F,1) Dr. Fred E. Woods … Continue reading

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Symposium: “What does it mean to believe?”

Call for Participants “What does it mean to believe?” International Symposium: 8th -10th March 2012Organised by the Centre for Religion and Contemporary Society, University of Kent, and the British Council Applications are invited for a limited number of funded places … Continue reading

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Event: Religious Change & Indigenous Populations

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Public Lecture: “The Significance of Islam in Modern Europe”

The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies at the University of Western Sydney invites you to attend the second in its 2012 Public Lecture Series: ‘The Significance of Islam in Modern Europe’ Speaker: Professor Grace Davie, University of … Continue reading

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WESTMINSTER FAITH DEBATES

WESTMINSTER FAITH DEBATES *apologies for cross posting* We are delighted to invite you to a series of debates on religion in public life, running from February to May 2012 at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, SW1A 2ET, Wednesdays fortnightly, 5.30-7pm. Between 2007-2012 … Continue reading

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‘De-radicalization versus Deprogramming: Similarities and Differences in Programs to Encourage Desistance’ by Prof. James T. Richardson, University of Nevada, Reno

The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies invites you to attend: ‘De-radicalization versus Deprogramming: Similarities and Differences in Programs to Encourage Desistance’ Speaker: Prof. James T. Richardson, University of Nevada, Reno Date: Tuesday 18 October, 2011 Time: 10:30 … Continue reading

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‘Swiss Shock: Minaret Rejection and European Values – Islam and tolerant neutrality’

The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies at the University of Western Sydney invites you to attend: ‘Swiss Shock:  Minaret Rejection and European Values – Islam and tolerant neutrality’ Speaker: Prof. Douglas Pratt, University of Waikato NZ Date: … Continue reading

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“Third Force Sufism” by Prof. Paul Heelas, Erasmus University, Rotterdam

The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) invites you to attend the Public Lecture: “Third Force Sufism” by Prof. Paul Heelas, Erasmus University, Rotterdam Date: Thursday 29 September, 2011 Time: 5:00 … Continue reading

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