PATRONS AND PARTNERS OF THE ACADEMY
IN THE OCCASION OF THE EX NIHILO ZERO CONFERENCE
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PATRONS AND MENTORS OF THE ACADEMY
IN THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH EVENT
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PATRONS
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European Parliament
European Commission
Commissione Nazionale Italiana per l'UNESCO
Assemblée parlementaire de la Méditerranée
Camera dei deputati
Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Consiglio Nazionale Forense
Bologna Municipality
Emilia Romagna Region
Assemblea legislativa dell'Emilia Romagna
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European Parliament
Unesco UniTwin
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research
Bologna Municipality
Emilia Romagna Region
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PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Francesco Ubertini, Rector of the University of Bologna, Italy
Giuseppe Versaldi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, State of Vatican City
Patrizio Bianchi, Regione Emilia Romagna, Italy
Massimo Inguscio, President of the CNR, Italy
Carlos Moedas, European Commisioner for Innovation and Research
Jan Figel’, Special Envoy of the European Commission for Religious Freedom
Stefano Manservisi, DG Devco, European Commission
Annette Schavan, Former Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
Igor Kitaev, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe
Kishan Manocha, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Martina Larkin, World Economic Forum, Geneva
Alberto Melloni, Secretary of FSCIRE, Italy
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PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Francesco Ubertini, Rector of the University of Bologna, Italy
Giuseppe Versaldi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, State of Vatican City
Patrizio Bianchi, Regione Emilia Romagna, Italy
Massimo Inguscio, President of the CNR, Italy
Carlos Moedas, European Commisioner for Innovation and Research
Jan Figel’, Special Envoy of the European Commission for Religious Freedom
Stefano Manservisi, DG Devco, European Commission
Annette Schavan, Former Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
Igor Kitaev, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe
Kishan Manocha, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Martina Larkin, World Economic Forum, Geneva
Alberto Melloni, Secretary of FSCIRE, Italy
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OUR LATEST NEWS
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Giuseppe Alberigo Award 2019
March 4, 2019
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Fscire and Emilia-Romagna Region, together with the European Academy of Religion, are glad to announce the second edition of the Alberigo Award.
Giuseppe Alberigo (1926-2007) was an historian of great magnitude who was able to combine exceptional, exemplary rigour in research and a unique timeliness in the intellectual and theological debate of his time, thereby offering a precious contribution to sowing the seeds of criticism in generations of scholars internationally.
In memory of his fervour and wealth of critical studies, the Region of Emilia-Romagna and the Fondazione per le scienze religiose Giovanni XXIII, to which Alberigo dedicated 54 years of his life, will confere a sum of € 30,000 (Senior Award, € 20,000; Junior Award € 10,000), which will reward scholars engaged in a field of religious science, whether historical, exegetical, theological or other, without any form of limitation concerning the type of study.
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Candidacies must be presented by the authors themselves and/or third parties – scholars, centres, journals, editors, associations, academies or departments – provided that they be registered members of the European Academy of Religion (EuARe), by sending a paper or digital copy of their books published within the last three years, or works that have yet to be published, in any field of religious science. Every candidacy must be accompanied by a brief presentation of the particular aspects of the volume or paper, the curriculum vitae of its author(s) and the indication of the category of the Award applied for. Candidacies will be received by July 31st, 2019.
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The three finalists in each category will be invited to present a lecture at the annual convention of the European Academy of Religion in 2020, when the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region or his delegate will confer the awards in a special ceremony.
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Establishment of the network of European Centers on Religion and Politics
June 16, 2019
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Over the past three decades, a significant number of centers for "religion and public life" have emerged in European universities. During the third congress of the European Academy of Religion on March 4 2019, the leaders of some of these centers launched the network of European Centers on Religion and Politics.
This new initiative has two major goals. The first one is to improve communication and to foster inter-disciplinary and comparative approaches on the topic of religion and politics across religious traditions political contexts and historical periods among academic institutions in Europe and beyond. The second one is be a platform to disseminate research findings and projects in order to create a fruitful interactions with media and policy-makers working at the interface of religion and politics.
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Belief. An essay by Jocelyne Cesari
February 6, 2020
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The Immanent Frame publishes interdisciplinary perspectives on religion, secularism, and the public sphere. Founded in October 2007 in conjunction with the Social Science Research Council’s program on Religion and the Public Sphere, The Immanent Frame features invited contributions and original essays and serves as a forum for ongoing exchanges among leading thinkers from the social sciences and humanities.
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We are pleased to share the link to one of the latest contributions: an essay on Belief, by Professor Jocelyne Cesari: https://tif.ssrc.org/2020/01/31/belief-cesari/.
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EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION STATUTE
AS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JUNE 21, 2017
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EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION STATUTE
AS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JUNE 21, 2017
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PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Francesco Ubertini, Rector of the University of Bologna, Italy
Giuseppe Versaldi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, State of Vatican City
Patrizio Bianchi, Regione Emilia Romagna, Italy
Massimo Inguscio, President of the CNR, Italy
Carlos Moedas, European Commisioner for Innovation and Research
Jan Figel’, Special Envoy of the European Commission for Religious Freedom
Stefano Manservisi, DG Devco, European Commission
Annette Schavan, Former Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
Igor Kitaev, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe
Kishan Manocha, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Martina Larkin, World Economic Forum, Geneva
Alberto Melloni, Secretary of FSCIRE, Italy
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PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Francesco Ubertini, Rector of the University of Bologna, Italy
Giuseppe Versaldi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, State of Vatican City
Patrizio Bianchi, Regione Emilia Romagna, Italy
Massimo Inguscio, President of the CNR, Italy
Carlos Moedas, European Commisioner for Innovation and Research
Jan Figel’, Special Envoy of the European Commission for Religious Freedom
Stefano Manservisi, DG Devco, European Commission
Annette Schavan, Former Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
Igor Kitaev, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe
Kishan Manocha, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Martina Larkin, World Economic Forum, Geneva
Alberto Melloni, Secretary of FSCIRE, Italy
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PLAN YOUR TRIP
#EuARe 2024
Palermo, Italy
May 20-23, 2024
The city of Palermo, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is the main city of the Sicily region.
Located on the northwest coast of the island, it will enchant you with its historical treasures and vibrant culture, which will make it a perfect gateway to your conference experience.
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On this page, you will find all the useful information needed to get to Palermo, whether you're coming by plane, train, ferry, or car.
We also invite you to visit Palermo's official tourism website for any additional inquiries.
TRAVELLING BY PLANE
The nearest airport is Palermo International Airport "Falcone e Borsellino" (Punta Raisi), from which the city can be easily reached by bus, train, taxi, or car.
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The bus transport service to reach the city center is offered by the Prestìa e Comandè company, which will take you from the Airport to Palermo Central Station in 45 minutes.
If you want to take the train, there are rides connecting the city of Palermo directly to the airport terminal every 30 minutes, and it will take you to the city center in around 40 minutes. Check the timetables on the Trenitalia website opting for Palermo Aeroporto Punta Raisi - Palermo Centrale.
Outside the airport there are also various stopping points for taxis. The route to the center takes around 40 min.
Finally, one may also opt for one of the car rental services inside the airport.
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Another option is Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio Trapani Birgi, which is also well connected to many European cities. This airport is located around 100km away from Palermo.
From here, you can rent a car from one of the rental services inside the aiport, or take a bus to Palermo, which will take around 2hrs. Bus rides are limited to certain hours, so make sure to check the timetables on the Airport's website and plan accordingly to your landing time.
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TRAVELLING BY FERRY
The Port of Palermo is located in the heart of the city. The main shipping companies that arrive in Palermo are Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi lines, and Tirrenia, but the port is also directly connected via waterway to Genoa, Naples, Civitavecchia, Cagliari, Salerno, Aeolian Islands, Ustica, Tunis and Milazzo.
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TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
The main train station, Palermo Stazione Centrale, is located in the Old Town District in Piazza Giulio Cesare.
These trains connect this hub to every other major Italian city, as well as other main Sicilian cities. If you're planning on taking the train, you can check the Trenitalia website for timetables and fares.
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TRAVELLING BY CAR
If you're coming from the mainland, you can catch a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina with one of the ferry services active during the day, and then reach Palermo through the Palermo-Messina A20 motorway, which runs along the Tyrrhenian coast from Messina.
If you're coming from other parts of the island, you can reach Palermo through the Palermo-Trapani A29 motorway, or the Palermo-Catania A19 motorway.
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CITY BUS SERVICE
For all information regarding the public transport system, we point out these two apps available for Android and iOS: Muoversi a Palermo and PalerMobilità.
Note for travelers: on May 23rd Palermo commemorates the killing of the anti-mafia magistrate Giovanni Falcone. Some manifestations and parades are likely to cause inconvenience to road traffic.