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The call for papers for the 2025 UCSIA Summer School is open!

Are you a PhD or postdoctoral researcher exploring the intersection of religion and politics? The UCSIA Summer School 2025 offers a unique opportunity to present your work and engage in critical, interdisciplinary discussions on moral debates in religion and politics.

We are pleased to invite you to apply for the UCSIA Summer School 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium, from 24 to 29 August 2025. This interdisciplinary programme brings together young scholars from around the world to critically examine the complex relationship between religion and politics, with a special focus on moral debates and their impact on power structures and societal transformations.

Application deadline: 30 April 2025

The call for papers for the 2025 UCSIA Summer School is open!

Theme 2025

Competing Values, Shifting Norms: Questioning the Intersection of Religion and Politics through Moral Debates.

This year’s programme will explore how moral tensions shape political and religious dynamics. What are the historical, philosophical, and theological inspirations of these debates? How do they redefine social norms and public discourse? Participants will engage with these questions through interdisciplinary discussions and peer exchange.

Why apply?

  • Present and discuss your research in an international academic setting
  • Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced scholars
  • Join a vibrant network of researchers from various disciplines
  • Participate in engaging seminars and workshops

Important dates

  • Call for Papers deadline: 30 April 2025
  • Summer School dates: 24 - 29 August 2025

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