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Conference Announcement
Theme: Religious Pluralism in ASEAN
Type: International Seminar
Institution: Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion,
Assumption University
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Location: Bangkok (Thailand)
Date: 23.–24.8.2012
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The Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion, Assumption
University, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Bangkok, Thailand,
invite you to participate in the International Seminar on "Religious
Pluralism in ASEAN".
Programme:
Thursday, 23 August 2012
08.30: Registration
09.00–10.30: OPENING CEREMONY
Master of Ceremony – Dr. Narumol Plodtong
Report – Asst. Prof. Dr. Warayuth Sriwarakuel, Dean, Graduate School
of Philosophy and Religion, Assumption University
Opening Remarks by Dr. Clausepeter Hill, Thailand Representative,
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Presidential Address – Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g,
President, Assumption University
10.30–10.45: Coffee Break
10.45–12.30: SESSION ONE: PLURALISM IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf Graduate School of
Philosophy and Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Warayuth Sriwarakuel, Dean, Graduate School of
Philosophy and Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
“Religious Pluralism as an Authentic Dialogue for Harmony.”
Dr. Kieko Obuse, College of Religious Studies, Mahidol University,
Salaya, Thailand
“Theology of Religions in the Context of Buddhist-Muslim Relations”
Dr. Joas Adiprasetya, Graduate School of Theology, Jakarta, Indonesia
“Transcending Pluralism, Celebrating Friendship”
12.30–13.30: Lunch Break
13.30–15.00: SESSION TWO: RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN ASEAN COMMUNITY
Moderator: Dr. Anikamarn Chitpakdee, General Education Department,
Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwanna Satha-Anand, Dept of Philosophy,
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
“Buddhist Pluralism: A Re-reading of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu”
Ajarn Zakee Pitakumphol
“Religious Pluralism and Cultural Tolerance in University Arena: A
Focus on Universities in Songkla Province”
Coffee Break
15.15–16.30:
Dr. Mano Mettanando Laohavanich, Pridi Banomyong International
College, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
“Social Credit System in Support of Religious Pluralism in ASEAN”
19.00–21.00:
Reception Dinner for Paper Presenters
Friday, 24 August 2012
08.30–09.00: Registration and Coffee
Master of Ceremony – Ms. Wanida Nanthavanij, Graduate School of
Philosophy and Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
09.00–11.30: KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General, ASEAN
"Religious Pluralism in ASEAN"
11.30–13.00: LUNCH BREAK
13.00–15.00: SESSION THREE: CHALLENGES OF RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN
ASEAN COUNTRIES
Moderator: Dr. John Giordano, Graduate School of Philosophy and
Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Prof. Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, IKIM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“Discoursing Pluralism – A Malaysian Context”
Prof. Somparn Promta, Dept of Philosophy, Chulalongkorn University,
Bangkok, Thailand
“The Spirit of Democracy and Religious Pluralism in Thailand”
Asst. Prof. Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf, Graduate School of Philosophy and
Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok,Thailand
“Islam and Religious Pluralism in ASEAN”
15.00–15.15: Coffee Break
15.15–17.00 SESSION FOUR: APPROACHES TO BUILD RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN
ASEAN
Moderator: Dr. Veerachat Nimanong, Graduate School of Philosophy and
Religion, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Don Pathan, Editor, The Nation, Bangkok, Thailand
“Race Relations in Thailand’s Malay Speaking South”
Dr. Agustinus Pitoyo, Saengtham College, Samphran, Thailand
“Beyond Toleration of Religious Diversity in ASEAN”
17.00: CLOSING ADDRESS
Rev. Bro. Dr. Amnuay Yoonprayong, Vice President (Moral Development
Education), Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Venue:
Hall of Fame, Assumption University
Hua Mak Campus, Bangkok
Registration:
Please confirm participation by calling Graduate School of Philosophy
and Religion, Assumption University at 02-300-4543 ext. 1325.
There is no registration fee.
Contact:
Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmed Yusuf
Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion
Assumption University
Hua Mak Campus
Bangkok 10240
Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)2 300-4543 ext. 1325
Email: [email protected]
Web:
http://www.au.edu/international-seminar-on-religious-pluralism-in-asean.html
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