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Our Standing Group on Religion and Politics is delighted to introduce the first edition of its Summer School focusing on the role of religion in the global phenomenon of right-wing populist parties and movements.
This new category of party is marked by peculiar uses of religion and religious symbols, often different from that of ‘traditional’ religiously oriented parties. While in some cases populist positions and policies go hand in hand with those of religious institutions, in others - for example on the issues of immigration and protection of the environment - they can clash with these latter.
Understanding these phenomena is crucial, also considering that they overlap with other issues and concerns such as interreligious coexistence in increasing multicultural social contexts, human rights (and particularly women’s rights and LGBT+ rights), and social justice. Read more.
The Summer School is designed for:
Participants will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
*If you are enrolled in a university course with a focus on religion and politics, but will not yet have a degree at the start of the Summer School, you may also apply, provided that you have completed at least one year of your course.
Submit your application via this form by Monday 26 April.
You'll be notified about the outcome of your application by Sunday 9 May. If you are successful, you'll receive a link to register.
Registration fee: £350.
Successful applicants can register between Tuesday 11 May and Monday 14 June.
If registration payment is not received by the deadline as detailed on the website and invoice (available in your My ECPR Account), we reserve the right to cancel your registration.
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