In an interview with EARS, Professor Matthias Smalbrugge, a distinguished scholar in religious studies and theology, and President of EARS, discusses religion’s current struggles and potential future both in Europe and globally. Smalbrugge’s insights offer a thought-provoking perspective on the future of religion in a changing world. http://ftr.nu/AVEA/en
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EARS is a network for Theological and Religious Studies. EARS strives for nuance in the debate on religion and society.
About us
EARS, the European Academy on Religion and Society, is a European network of Departments and/or Faculties of Theology and/or Religious Studies. The participating universities and their scholars of religion and theology cooperate at different levels, seeking to make their knowledge visible to society and relevant for the public domain. EARS does not focus on theology and religious studies as such, but aims to interpret and to explain societal issues from a theological perspective. Such a perspective should be understood as a focus on issues such as religious normativity, mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion, in relationship to secularity, religious attitudes towards gender and identity etc. In this regard, EARS realises that sometimes raising questions is more important than finding answers. Hence, EARS intends to raise the big questions, rephrase and reframe them, and bring them to the fore. The need to understand the complexity of religious developments is increasingly important. This is why EARS, the participating universities, and their theologians cooperate at different levels, aiming to make knowledge available and applicable to society at large. Within the debate on religion, EARS strives to seek the nuance rather than further polarize the debate. EARS contributes, from its own narrative, to the debate on values, societal cohesion, and the challenges and impact of religion. It acts both as a think tank and as a hub for society. Our insights on topics such as leadership, social dilemmas, politics, technology, and education aim to inspire and to motivate.
- Website
- http://www.ears.eu
External link for European Academy on Religion and Society
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, North Holland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Research, Insights, Religion, Society, Technology, Gender, Leadership, Tolerance, Tension, Traditions, Social gap, Social cohesion, (In)equality, Economics , Politics, Sexuality, Cultural wars, Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, and Education
Locations
- Primary
De Boelelaan
1105
Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
Employees at European Academy on Religion and Society
Updates
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Join millions on sacred journeys to Europe’s #pilgrimage sites, where ancient traditions meet modern seekers in a quest for meaning. http://ftr.nu/JERN/en
Religious tourism in Europe: pilgrimage sites, sacred journeys, and cultural heritage - European Academy on Religion and Society
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In light of a new survey, this article looks at how France is struggling to balance its notions of #secularism with the place of #Muslims in French society. 🇫🇷 http://ftr.nu/PLKL
French secularism and the Muslim perspective - European Academy on Religion and Society
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Our analyst Muhammad Faisal Khalil looks at Oborne’s critique of #British media and how it portrays #Muslims as the ‘other’ involved in a clash with the West. 🇬🇧 http://ftr.nu/LQYD
Is the British media fueling the ‘us vs. them’ narrative? - European Academy on Religion and Society
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Amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, Europe confronts rising #antisemitism and #Islamophobia while voices stress empathy and #unity across religious divides. http://ftr.nu/XKZD
Navigating rising antisemitism and Islamophobia during the Israel-Gaza conflict
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Since the Israel-Gaza conflict, debates over whether #religion has a role in international #politics have gained prominence. Does it? http://ftr.nu/GJNX
Religion’s tangled role in global conflict - European Academy on Religion and Society
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Despite being prohibited in the European Union, an estimated 600,000 #women residing in Europe have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM). http://ftr.nu/AVJA
Is female genital mutilation (FGM) on the rise in Europe? - European Academy on Religion and Society
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The Russian #war has significant consequences for #women in Russia. Their safety is compromised and their rights are denied by an influential narrative. http://ftr.nu/KZAK
The impact of the Russian war on women’s rights - European Academy on Religion and Society
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How are today’s societies affected by #religion? The EARS dashboard keeps track of major trends and developments in religion and their impact on #society. Learn more at www.earsdashboard.com.
EARS Dashboard
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In religious stories, #animals are more than characters; they become symbols and spiritual guides. Let’s explore this special connection. http://ftr.nu/JEVN
Unveiling the sacred: Animals across religious traditions - European Academy on Religion and Society
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