VEREAD project - Is Religion a Colonial Construct?
February – May 2025
The VEREAD (Virtual Exchange for Religious Education and Dialogue) project is inviting scholars and students to participate in the upcoming virtual seminar: Is Religion a Colonial Construct? An Introduction to Postcolonial and Decolonial Approaches to the Study of Religion (February 18 and 25, March 25, April 29, May 27 2025).
This free online seminar offers participants a comprehensive introduction to post-colonial and decolonial approaches and theories in the study of religion. It explores their impact on issues such as gender, race, class, migration, and climate change, while also fostering skills for meaningful dialogue across diverse cultural contexts.
Organized by Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose (FSCIRE) in collaboration with University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) – South Africa and University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) – Tanzania, this seminar aims to explore post-colonial and decolonial approaches to religion and their impact on key social issues.
For registration, which is charge-free: cargnelutti@fscire.it
Deadline: February 8, 2025.
