Twenty Years of Religion and Conflict

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In the last 20 years there have been notable shifts in the nature and scope of religious conflict around the world from al Qaeda, ISIS and other anti-Shia movements, to the rise of Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and—increasingly—Christian violence. Most striking has been the emergence of strident movements in Europe and the United States and the merger of religion and neo-nationalism around the world. These phenomena yearn for the analytic clarity needed to explain their trajectories and how they might come to an end.

This event is hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict. In conjunction with the center’s 20th anniversary, the Religion and Conflict: Past and Future lecture series explores continuities and new developments in our understanding of religion, conflict and peace.

About the speaker

Mark Juergensmeyer is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Global Studies and the Founder of the Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His focus is on religion and politics in South Asia and the global rise of religious nationalism and its associated violence around the world. He has written or edited over 30 books, including the award-winning "Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence" and "Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State." His most recent books are "God at War: A Meditation on Religion and Warfare" and "When God Stops Fighting: How Religious Violence Ends."

Logistics

This event will take place on the ASU Tempe campus in West Hall, Room 135, and will be livestreamed through the Center's YouTube channel and on ASU Live. Your confirmation email will provide detailed directions to the venue. The lecture will be followed by audience Q&A and a reception with light refreshments.

Registration details:

Free and open to all.
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For classes or other groups, please contact us directly with your request.

Additional information

Flyer - Jeurgensmeyer CSRC Talk (Sep7).pdf (821.66 KB)

Event contact

Alex Brooks, events coordinator

480-727-7195

csrc@asu.edu

Date

Thursday, September 7, 2023

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Time

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm (MST)

Location

West Hall, Room 135

1000 Cady Mall Tempe AZ 85281

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