PATRONS AND PARTNERS OF THE ACADEMY
IN THE OCCASION OF THE EX NIHILO ZERO CONFERENCE
PATRONS AND MENTORS OF THE ACADEMY
IN THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH EVENT
PATRONS
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
PATRONS
European Parliament
Unesco UniTwin
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research
Bologna Municipality
Emilia Romagna Region
PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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
PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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
OUR LATEST NEWS
Giuseppe Alberigo Award 2019
March 4, 2019

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.
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.
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.
Establishment of the network of European Centers on Religion and Politics
June 16, 2019

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.
Belief. An essay by Jocelyne Cesari
February 6, 2020

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.
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/.
EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION STATUTE
AS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JUNE 21, 2017
EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION STATUTE
AS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JUNE 21, 2017
PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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
PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAUNCH EVENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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

European Academy of Religion
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OUR LATEST NEWS
#EuARe2022. Updates
May 10, 2022

#EuARe2022 is approaching. Here are some information and deadlines you might want to keep in mind for your participation.
Online Registration
Registrations are open until June 10th, according to the fees available here. As in previous years, it will also be possible to register yourself on-site during the days of the conference.
Gala Dinner
The Gala Dinner will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd, at Palazzo De' Toschi. We chose meals (you can take a look at the menu here) that we hope will satisfy as many eating habits as possible. However, if the menu doesn't meet your needs, we remind you that you can ask for a special meal by May 22nd.
Conference Venues
The main venues of the EuARe Conference will be Plesso Belmeloro, a university building in Via Andreatta, 8, and FSCIRE, in Via San Vitale, 114. Other activities will take place in Teatro San Leonardo (Via San Vitale, 63), Ateliersi (Via San Vitale, 69), and the Library of San Giorgio in Poggiale (Via Nazario Sauro, 20/2). Except for the Library, all other venues are at a minimum walking distance from one another.
#EuARe2022. Renewal of the Executive Committee
April 11, 2022

2022 will mark the end of the four-year term of service for our Executive Committee. Therefore, we are going to elect a new Executive Committee during our next General Assembly, taking place in person, on June 21st, during the 2022 EuARe Annual Conference.
As is required by our Statutes, EC members shall be chosen among the individual members of the EuARe and they are elected by the EuARe General Assembly. The EuARe Executive Committee is a key body in EuARe governance. The EuARe President, the Executive Vice-President, the Secretary-General, and the Treasurer are elected among its members; it organizes the activity of the EuARe and manages its affairs under the terms of this statute. It is composed of nine members and, with the exception of the President, they shall serve a term of four years and can be re-elected for one more term only. More on the EuARe governance is available on this page.
We invite interested members to submit their candidacies by May 20th according to the rules available here.
Some news about your accommodation in Bologna
March 28, 2022

Sunny days, international cinema festivals, open-air live music, art exhibitions, and (as always) very good food: Bologna is a must-go destination in June and, now that restrictions are being lifted, the city is ready to welcome tourists again.
Therefore, if you are planning to participate in our next annual conference, be sure to book your accommodation in advance.
Bologna's Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bologna Welcome, has granted us some interesting discounts for hotels and accommodation facilities in the city centre. Using the promo code EUARE22, this page will display discounted rates on selected hotels. The promo code applies to bookings for the following period: June 19-23.
A special code is also available for bookings at Boutique Hotel Liberty 1904 (Via Massarenti, 98/C) and The Sydney Hotel (Via Michelino, 73). The code EUARE2022 allows 10% discount on the best hotel rates and applies to bookings for June 20-23. Cancellations are allowed up to 7 days prior to the arrival.
#EuARe2022. Alberigo Award, List of Candidates
March 7, 2022

FSCIRE, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the European Academy of Religion announce the list of works submitted for the third edition of the Giuseppe Alberigo Award.
The prize (Senior Award, € 7,000; Junior Award € 4,000), dedicated to the memory of Giuseppe Alberigo (1926-2007), is assigned by FSCIRE and the Emilia-Romagna Region together with the EuARe: it rewards scholars engaged in any field of religious science, whether historical, exegetical, theological or other.
Candidacies will be evaluated and voted on by May 2. The three finalists in each category will be invited to present a lecture at EuARe2022 when the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region or his delegate confers this award in a special ceremony.
#EuARe2022. Extended deadlines
March 3, 2022

The #EuARe2022 deadline for panel and AMC submission has been extended until April 10 at midnight (23.59, GMT+1).
Panels and Author Meets Critique proposals can be submitted through these forms:
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https://conference.europeanacademyofreligion.org/forms/submit/panel22
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https://conference.europeanacademyofreligion.org/forms/submit/author22/
Consequently, the call for papers has been extended to April 20. Panel proponents will therefore have some additional time to receive and evaluate paper proposals before submitting the final details of their sessions to the EuARe Secretariat on April 24.
Remember that English is the only accepted language for panels, AMC, and papers proposals.
#EuARe2022. Registrations are open!
January 10, 2022

We are happy to announce that the registration for the conference is now open.
You can register for #EuARe2022 from Monday, January 10 to Friday, June 10.
There will be different registration periods and special conference rates for EuARe members as in previous years.
Please, visit the dedicated page for more details about the registration process and fees.
#EuARe2022. Call for Papers
January 10, 2022

#EuARe2022 Call for Papers opens today!
Papers will be allowed to be proposed within the open call panels published on this page: https://www.europeanacademyofreligion.org/conference-schedule.
Paper submissions will be directly received and evaluated by the person responsible for the panel proposal.
The deadline for submission is Sunday, April 3, 2022 (23:59, GMT+1).
Read more here.
#EuARe2022. Alberigo Award
November 29, 2021

FSCIRE, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the European Academy of Religion are glad to announce the third edition of the Giuseppe Alberigo Award.
Giuseppe Alberigo (1927-2007) was a historian of great magnitude who combined exceptional and exemplary rigour in research and 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 FSCIRE, to which Alberigo dedicated 54 years of his life, will confer a sum of € 11,000 (Senior Award, € 7,000; Junior Award € 4,000), 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.
Candidacies will be received until March 4, 2021.
For more information about the eligibility and selection criteria, important dates for submission, and how to apply for the Award, please read the call.
#EuARe2022. Call for Proposals
November 2, 2021

The Fifth Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion will take place in Bologna from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 June 2022. FSCIRE will be the organising institution.
The overarching topic of the Conference will be Religion and Diversity.
Starting from today, it is possible to submit panel and AMC proposals, according to the rules and deadlines published in the Call for Proposals. Papers will only be allowed to be proposed within the open call panels that will be published on the website; spare papers will not be accepted.
While registrations to the conference will open in early 2022, it is already possible to renew the EuARe membership for next year. Please, remember that a valid 2022 membership is necessary in order to register for the conference at a discounted price.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!