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• 14 nov 2013

  Liège

  Study days - Ethnology, anthropology

  Between mobility and sedentarity: Pentecostal and Evangelical communities in Belgium in a context of religious globalisation

  Both in Belgium and in Europe, debates about immigration are generally dominated by Islam which tends to overshadow the current religious pluralisation in our societies. However, since several decades multiple forms of religious recomposition have been taking place, in particular within the Christian field, where a new dynamic can be observed as a consequence of migration and missionary movements, such as Pentecostal and Evangelical groups. During this study day, on 14 November 2013, we aim to discuss the religious mutations that have occurred in Belgium during the last decades, through different forms of mobility: migration, intra-European mobility and the transformation of native Churches. In particular, we will examine how the tension between local community and globalisation, mobility and sedentarity, local belonging and transnational networks are brought about by these Churches.

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• 09 sep 2013

  10 sep 2013

  11 sep 2013

  Brussels

  Conference, symposium - Religion

  When a religion comes to an end… Political and social factors in the demise of religions

  Ce colloque analysera les facteurs politiques et sociaux qui provoquent ou accompagnent la disparition d’une religion. L’aire géographique est mondiale et la chronologie la plus étendue possible. Il s’agira tant d’accorder la parole à des spécialistes étrangers de niveau international que de donner l’occasion à des chercheurs locaux de présenter leurs recherches. Le colloque sera axé sur l'étude des mécanismes observables lorsqu'une religion se termine. Que cette fin soit violente ou spontanée, une série de questions semblables se posent qui pourront faire l'objet des communications.

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• 01 oct 2013

  Leuven

  Call for papers - Sociology

  Developing a sense of belonging in diverse societies

  Hui-Muslims in China and Muslims in Europe

  The aim of this workshop is to gather scholars who work on Hui-Muslims in China and Muslims in Europe to compare the similitudes and differences of identity practices. Hui are predominantly Chinese speaking Muslims in China’s vast territory. With a population of 10 million, they are also the most numerous recognized ethnic group in China. Muslims in Europe are hardly featured in international media, domestic politics, and scholarly discussions. Multiculturalism, radicalisation, immigration, integration, forced marriage are discussed through the Muslim visibility and presence in Europe. Recent debates on integration and secularism are focused on  the "Muslim question". In contrast to the focus on Muslims in Europe, there is a notable lack of interest in Muslims in China with the exception of the Uyghur community. In this workshop, we want to study the impact of ethnic-religious interactions, state integration positions and policies to grasp the increasing influence of religious-collective-national expression of Muslims in the public sphere. We would like to examine the new patterns of expression and visibility of the Muslims in China and Europe. Tracing Muslim’s interaction with non-Muslims, this workshop investigates how Muslims encounters, accommodates and negotiates into different socio political contexts in China and Europe.

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• 30 jui 2013

  Liège

  Call for papers - Ethnology, anthropology

  Between mobility and sedentarity: Pentecostal and Evangelical communities in Belgium in a context of religious globalisation

  Both in Belgium and in Europe, debates about immigration are generally dominated by Islam which tends to overshadow the current religious pluralisation in our societies. However, since several decades multiple forms of religious recomposition have been taking place, in particular within the Christian field, where a new dynamic can be observed as a consequence of migration and missionary movements, such as Pentecostal and Evangelical groups. During this study day, on 14 November 2013, we aim to discuss the religious mutations that have occurred in Belgium during the last decades, through different forms of mobility: migration, intra-European mobility and the transformation of native Churches. In particular, we will examine how the tension between local community and globalisation, mobility and sedentarity, local belonging and transnational networks are brought about by these Churches.

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• 25 avr 2013

  26 avr 2013

  Louvain-la-Neuve

  Conference, symposium - Religion

  Orthodoxie et droits de l’homme

  Sociologie, théologie, droit, sciences politiques : approches herméneutiques et tests interdisciplinaires

  Qu’en est-il de la « réception » de la doctrine des droits de l’homme dans les pays de tradition chrétienne orthodoxe ? Quelles sont les ressources et les structures théologiques employées comme vecteur de dialogue en matière des droits de l’homme ? Quelle est la « traduction » théologique des droits de l’homme dans la tradition spirituelle orthodoxe ? En quoi celle-ci se différentie-t-elle par rapport aux autres confessions chrétiennes (protestantisme, catholicisme romain) ? Et quels sont les différents acteurs orthodoxes, à côté des Églises orthodoxes nationales, qui se mobilisent sur la scène internationale (Conseil de l’Europe, Union européenne, etc.), non seulement en matière de dialogue œcuménique, mais également, de manière plus générale, en tant qu’interlocuteur(s) des institutions internationales ?

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• 18 fév 2013	25 fév 2013	11 mar 2013
  18 mar 2013	25 mar 2013	...

  Ixelles-Elsene

  Seminar - Religion

  Crossed perspectives on religious minorities (Middle Ages / Modern Era)

  ARC seminar 2012-2013

  Le Séminaire Regards croisés sur les minorités clôture le projet ARC (Action de recherche concertée) du Centre interdisciplinaire d’étude des Religions et de la laïcité (CIERL), intitulé « La Religion de l’Autre. Lecture et interprétation de l’altérité religieuse dans l’islam, le christianisme et le judaïsme, de l’Antiquité tardive à nos jours », entamé en 2008. Se concentrant sur le Moyen Âge et le début de l’époque moderne, ce séminaire s’interrogera sur les regards que des penseurs, chroniqueurs, ou voyageurs juifs, chrétiens ou musulmans, ont pu poser sur les pratiques politiques, sociales et religieuses en usage dans les civilisations relevant des autres religions, ou dans les minorités religieuses. L’objectif est surtout de procéder à des études de cas, qui permettront, sur des exemples précis, de mieux comprendre les réalités et les mentalités de l’époque.

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