The Second International Conference on Religion and Media: November 9-12, 2008, Tehran & Qom, Iran
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- The Second International Conference on Religion and Media: November 9-12, 2008, Tehran & Qom, Iran
- It is a pleasure to invite you to join the media researchers and scholars, representatives from diverse religious traditions, professionals and students involved with the subjects of the conference who will gather in Tehran in November 2008 to explore the complex relationship among religion and media. The purpose of the conference is to share developments in and research on religion and media (with emphasis on Television and Radio). Papers are welcome in suggested issues of this multifaceted field which are listed here.
- The First Students Workshop on Peace, Religion and Media: November, 9-22, 2008, Tehran, Qom and Caspian Sea Beach, Iran
- Introduction: At this point in history, when media has become a window through which we can see the world and know about the reality, when it has dominated our political, social and cultural relations and while our thoughts, world views, lifestyles and even our religious beliefs are deeply influenced by it, to understand the media and its relation with the other aspects of human life is of the utmost importance. The First Students Workshop on Peace, Religion and Media which will be held simultaneously with The Second International Conference on Religion and Media will provide a unique opportunity in a friendly environment for the young participants to explore the complicated relationship between religion and media and to enhance their knowledge and skills in redirecting the power of this relationship towards the positive aim of building a culture of peace.
- Objectives:
-- To develop a resource and knowledge base for young intellectuals, community leaders, journalists and other media activists
-- To offer Fellowships to young scholars in research work in order to develop both their understanding about socio-cultural and political situation in the Middle East and the links between religion, media, globalization, and modernity.
-- To foster interreligious dialogue and empower young leaders and activists with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence.
