Public Lectures 2024Academia & Activism

21. März 2024, von Doris Franzbach

https://vu.nl/en/events/2024/academia-activism-racism

https://vu.nl/en/events/2024/academia-activism-war-and-peace

https://vu.nl/en/events/2024/academia-activism-climate-change

https://vu.nl/en/events/2024/academia-activism-migratio

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?

In this public lecture series, we will discuss the relation between Academia&Activism with a series of paneltalks. Please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer, of via this link:

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8tvo8yr8-LPHysrLdO8maa3otns1TLWu6iCI0inDV4tN47A/viewform

For any questions, please contact: religionpeacejustice@gmail.com