Permanent Academic Platform
About the Conference Series
Religion, Society & Interreligious Studies — An ongoing international academic initiative
Our Mission
The Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature at the University of Belgrade has established a permanent international academic conference series dedicated to the study of religion in its social, political, and cultural dimensions.
This platform serves as a recurring forum for scholars, researchers, theologians, and experts to exchange knowledge, present original research, and foster international collaboration in the fields of religious studies, sociology of religion, and interreligious relations.
Vision
To become a leading international platform for academic discourse on religion and society, fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting rigorous scholarship, and contributing to evidence-based policy discussions on religious diversity and interreligious relations.
Values
- Academic excellence and intellectual rigor
- Interdisciplinary and comparative approaches
- International collaboration and exchange
- Respect for diverse perspectives and traditions
Conference Scope
Each annual conference focuses on a specific theme within the broader field of religion, society, and interreligious studies. Past and planned themes include:
Christians and Muslims in Israel — Facts, Myths and Lived Reality
Examining the complex realities of religious coexistence in contemporary Israel, with focus on historical contexts, demographic changes, legal frameworks, and everyday interreligious encounters.
Theme to be announced
Future conferences will continue to explore pressing issues in religion, society, and interreligious relations from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Who Should Attend
Academic Community
- • Researchers and scholars in religious studies
- • Sociologists of religion
- • Historians and anthropologists
- • Experts in Middle Eastern and Israel studies
- • Theologians and scholars of sacred texts
Professional Community
- • Clergy and religious leaders
- • Journalists covering religion and society
- • Policy makers and government officials
- • NGO and interfaith organization representatives
- • Educators and students
Academic Publication
Selected papers presented at the conference are published in peer-reviewed proceedings volumes, contributing to the scholarly literature on religion, society, and interreligious studies. Authors receive detailed feedback from the programme committee and have the opportunity to revise their papers for publication.
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