The course will offer a global and comparative exploration of religious violence in the modern world. Religious violence is a much-discussed topic in the social sciences, humanities, and contemporary public sphere, but many analyses suffer from a lack of in-depth knowledge about historical, political, and theological contexts in which violence (as well as peacemaking) occurs. This course combines theoretical debates with a series of concrete case studies from different regions in order to probe the complex nature of the subject from a variety of perspectives. The innovative character of the course is given by its interdisciplinary approach. It brings together scholars from the fields of comparative religious studies, sociology, history, and public policy as well as a prominent documentary filmmaker.
Applications are invited from doctoral students, junior faculty, and post-doctoral researchers as well as policymakers and human rights activists. The course may be of particular interest to researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are engaged in related projects and wish to enhance their comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives.
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