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Call for Papers Theme: Identity and Alterity Subtitle: Religion in the Global Society Type: 4th International Conference Religion, Knowledge, Society Institution: Faculty of Theology, Ovidius University of Constanța Location: Constanța (Romania) Date: 18.–19.6.2018 Deadline: 1.5.2018 __________________________________________________ We are proud to invite you to join us at 4th International Conference Religion, Knowledge, Society (RKS), that will take place from 18th - 19th June 2018 in Constanța, Romania. This scientific conference is organized by Faculty of Theology, Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania. This challenging conference on religion and society is intended to be a academic forum of discussions and debates for professors, researchers, PhD students, and others. Topic Probably the greatest opportunity, and in an equal manner, the challenge of the 21st century society is represented by cultural, religious, social interaction facilitated by the new technological developments related to communication, by the dynamics of globalization and by the phenomenon of migration. The identitary values are presented out of their original context and are being launched in a plan of visibility and interaction with other values. This interaction approximates cultures, religions, social mentalities in a dialogical relationship, thus creating the premises of an architectural constructive paradigm of approaching the “other”. The problem debated here is of regulating the relation between different religious identities, of the rights that every religion has to express in the public or private area its own faith structures, cult, teaching. The major risk that derives from this relation is the minimization of identity and promoting a relativizing diversity. In this sense, the way in which we relate to the other may generate a series of challenges that require as many solutions as these: What are the capable measures to leading to the avoidance of religious fanaticism in contact with other religious identities and affirming a religious tolerance? How may one exercise religious freedom without attempting to the allogenic values of the other who belongs to a different cultural-religious area? Is multiculturalism a viable paradigm of the contemporary society? What are the paradigmatic frames of the relation between politics and religion in respecting the democratic right of a religious choice? It is noted that the identity-alterity relation is placed in a secular society, in which the postmodern reinterpretation of religion generates a continuous dissolution of identity and a lack of awareness of the allegiance toward acknowledged religious values. This new reality sustained by moral relativism, that proliferates in a consumerist society in which the existential fact of “being” is hijacked with the necessity of “to have”, has permitted the shaping of a lack of horizon in approaching other religious identities. The conference aims to define an theological, philosophical and sociological common effort for a correct, realistic and constructive reception of the interaction between religions in the contemporary society. Subthemes: - identity and alterity: philosophical and theological perspectives - religious freedom and human rights: political and theological analysis - religious fundamentalism: theological, sociological and political analysis - tolerance/intolerance in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism - interreligious dialogue and peace in a pluralistic society - faith, reason and secular mentality - religion and globalization: challenges and opportunities Proposals Proposals must contain an abstract (300-500 words) with a brief C.V. and must be sent to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Proposals are accepted until 1st May 2018. All abstracts will be peer reviewed and acceptance/rejection is based on their relevance to the conference topics. Notification on acceptance/rejection is sent within 7 days after the submissions has been received. Presentations The following presentation formats will be possible at the conference: - Oral presentation Take an advantage of oral presentation of your paper/ research on site and get the first hand remarks and comments from the audience. Encourage a live discussion regarding the presented topic and network with other researchers and academics. - Video presentation Participations who are not able to attend the conference in person may opt for this presenting format. Participants will watch either your recorded presentation or will be following it trough a live stream. They will be able to ask the questions either in a real time trough the internet connection or may fill in the reflection forms which we will be mailing back to you, if requested. Important Dates Deadline for proposals (abstract): 1st May 2018 Deadline for papers submissions: 1st June 2018 Conference dates: 18th - 19th June 2018 Languages The official languages of the conference are English and Romanian. Attendance of delegates from more than 15 countries is expected. Conference website: https://conferencerks.wixsite.com/2018 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ __________________________________________________
