International Academic Conference Series
Religion, Society &
Interreligious Studies
Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature
Belgrade, Serbia
Advancing Academic Understanding
A permanent platform for international scholarly exchange on religion, society, and interreligious relations
The Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature hosts an annual international academic conference series dedicated to the study of religion in its social, political, and cultural dimensions.
Our conferences bring together scholars, researchers, theologians, and experts from around the world to examine pressing questions of religious coexistence, identity, minority rights, and interfaith dialogue in contemporary societies.
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Conference 2027
Join us for our upcoming international conference
25–28 January 2027
Christians and Muslims in Israel
Facts, Myths and Lived Reality
The 2027 conference will explore the complex realities of Christian and Muslim communities in Israel, examining historical contexts, contemporary challenges, and the lived experiences of religious coexistence in one of the world's most diverse societies.
Conference Topics
Exploring the multifaceted dimensions of religion in contemporary society
Religious Coexistence
Examining the lived reality of Christian and Muslim communities in Israel
Sociology of Religion
Empirical studies on religious practice, identity, and social dynamics
Religion & Politics
The intersection of faith, governance, and public policy
Interreligious Relations
Dialogue, conflict, and cooperation between religious communities
Religious Minorities
The status, rights, and experiences of minority religious groups
Religious Education
Teaching religion in pluralistic societies
Distinguished Speakers
Leading scholars and experts from around the world
Prof. Dr. Sarah Cohen
Professor of Middle Eastern Studies
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Leading expert on Christian-Muslim relations in the Middle East with over 20 years of research experience.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Rashid
Senior Research Fellow
University of Oxford
Specializes in Islamic studies and interfaith dialogue in contemporary Israel and Palestine.
Prof. Dr. Maria Santos
Chair of Sociology of Religion
University of Lisbon
Author of numerous publications on religious minorities and identity in multicultural societies.
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