Academia & Activism
Opportunities and Tensions of a Strange Relationship
In the academic world, research is undertaken, theories are developed, topics are being discussed. In the Humanities as well as in the field of Religion and Theology, this is very often linked to analyzing existing conflicts – personal, political, public – developing alternative models.
At the same time, we see large movements of activists, who are addressing existing conflicts in society by active and direct engagement – see for example the challenges of climate change, migration, racism, or war. They, too, analyze and develop alternatives, yet aiming at direct change and transformation.
Given the relevance, the urgency, and the massiveness of today´s crises, we invite a conversation here, between academics and activists. Are their worlds as separated as it sometimes seems?
Dates and Time: Thursdays in April 2024 | 16.30 - 18.00
Location: Filmzaal (1E24), Vrije Universiteit and online*
Contact us: religionpeacejustice@gmail.com
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*If you have registered to participate online, you will receive a zoom link the day before in the email you registered with.
