30 November 2012 , Leiden
On 30 November, LUCIS, in cooperation with Prof. Dr Erik-Jan Zürcher, organises a conference entitled ‘State and Religion in the Republic of Turkey’.
In the lectures, the focus will be on the (changing) views on secularism, and the role of religion in politics and society in Turkey since the early 20th Century. Possible (sub) themes could be: Turkish secularism and European models; debates on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Islam; Islamic and Islamist alternatives. The topics will be approached by making use of one or more source texts. The list of guest speakers, and the exact programme will be published soon.
Time: 09.15-17.15
Location: Gravensteen (room 1.11), Pieterskerkhof 6, Leiden.
Entrance: free.
As the number of seats is limited, you are kindly requested to register at [email protected]
Web site: http://hum.leiden.edu/lias/highlights/islam-and-secularism-in-the-republic-of-turkey.html
