UCSIA Summer Schools
History
Previous editions
2023 - Preparation UCSIA Summer Schools 2024-2026
We mapped the field and discerned relevant themes for the next cycle of summer schools with the steering committee, alumni and guest lecturers in an academic workshop.
2022 - Religion, Mobility and Economics
We discussed the diversity of religions on the move and economic transformation.
2021 - Religion, Mobility and Politics
We discussed the diversity of religions on the move and the politics of religion and religious difference.
2019 - Religion, Mobility and Materiality
We discussed the ways in which mobility influences the global and local religious landscape.
2018 - Religion & Culture in a Globalized World
Academic workshop in preparation of the next cycle UCSIA Summer Schools.
2017 - Between Market, State and Religion: Economic Realities, Social Justice and Faith Traditions
We discussed the ways in which socio-economic evolutions (e.g. globalization) interact with socio-religious and cultural normative frameworks.
2016 - Public Religion, Spirituality & Lifestyle
We discussed new forms of religion and the way they emerge, contrast and complement existing religious histories and structures.
2015 - Is Faith-based Violence Religious?
We investigated whether religion is inductive of or instrumental for violence.
2014 - Religion & Culture in a Globalized World
Academic workshop in preparation of the next cycle UCSIA Summer Schools.
2013 - Religion, Reform and the Challenge of Plurality
We discussed the processes of change that arise in the interaction between religions and societies in contexts of plurality, especially in a globalized world.
2012 - Secularism(s) and Religion in Society
We discussed the dynamic interplay between the macro- and micro-social developments concerning religion that take place in much of the contemporary globalizing world.
2011 - Religion and International Relations
2010 - Religion & Culture in a Globalized World
Academic workshop in preparation of the next cycle UCSIA Summer Schools.
2009 - Religion, Culture & Society : Religion & Politics
2008 - Religion, Culture & Society: Multiculturalism
2007 - Religion, Culture & Society: Gender
2005 - Faith-based Radicalism: Christianity, Islam and Judaism between Constructive Activism and Destructive Fanaticism
2003 - Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue – How to Conquer the Barriers between Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
Milestones
20th Anniversary of the UCSIA Summer School
In 2023 UCSIA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its summer school for PhD and postdoctoral students with a research interest in religion. To mark the occasion, UCSIA organized an academic workshop to discuss contemporary issues in the study of religion. The participants included 5 alumni, 5 guest lecturers, and the 6 members of the UCSIA Summer School steering committee.
In memoriam: Christiane Timmerman
It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing away of Professor Christiane Timmerman on February 10th, 2019. After becoming director of the University of Antwerp’s Centre for Migration and Intercultural Studies (CeMIS) in 2011, she remained involved with UCSIA as board member and chairperson of the summer school on Religion, Culture and Society.
No circumstantial arguing is needed to share our conviction that Professor Timmerman’s outstanding scholarship and patient firmness were decisive to create and sustain the unique environment of the summer school.
Class and summer school participants will always remember and honour the scholarly work and the unique leadership of Professor Christiane Timmerman.