2nd INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTER RELIGIOUS AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

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RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

UNIVERSITAS HINDU INDONESIA, DENPASAR, BALI 6 DECEMBER 2018


BACKGROUND

Southeast Asia during the proto-history period was a dynamic region in terms of cultural development. Not only was this region a terminal for migrants coming from the Asian continent, it was also  a meeting point for major influential cultures, including major religions that competed for followers. In an effort to occupy the newly inhabited area, the migrants from mainland Asia developed their culture in the new host area, which later became the basis of Southeast Asia’s cultural development until the present time.

Currently, this supreme culture, the legacy of intercultural relations and ancient religions is threatened by the negative impact of globalization and the often disruptive effects of technology. Various threats that manifest as forms of intolerance, radicalism, politicization of ethnicity, and others, have arrived at our doorstep employing technology in manipulative ways. These phenomena lead to concerns of the nation disintegrating. However, such challenges are also faced by many nations around the world. Indonesia, as well as other Southeast Asian countries, need to anticipate such concerns by strengthening relationships between countries, and by strengthening the local wisdom embedded within their own cultures.

MAIN ISSUES

The idea of ​​promoting the Dewan Kerukunan Nasional (National Harmony Council) as Indonesian “local wisdom” is one solution to all issues in the context of diversity. The main questions are: 1) how can identity politics become a mediation among diverse groups? 2) What is the significant role of local wisdom in the context of heterogeneity or diversity? 3) How to empower religious pluralism to face the globalized world? These questions will be addressed in the international seminar on Religious Pluralism in Southeast Asia.

AIMS

  1. To build a global discussion and dialogue among formal institutions and local customary institutions to seek common ground for the contribution to a harmonious life.
  2. To create objects that have the potential to empower religious pluralism.
  3. To develop guidelines for the implementation of anticipatory activities that will combat nation disintegration and threats to the life of the nation.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. H. Wiranto, S.H., M.M. (Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Republic of Indonesia)

MAIN SPEAKERS

  1. Volker Gottowik, University of Frankfurt, Germany
  2. Goh Beng Lan, University of Singapore, Singapore
  3. Montri Kunphoommarl, Naresuan University, Muang Phitsanulok, Thailand
  4. I Ketut Ardhana, Widya Kerthi Foundation, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

PANEL SESSION

There are four session panels that will be grouped into:

  1. Politics of Identity
  2. Religion and Radicalism
  3. Local Wisdom and Cultural Heritage
  4. Religious Pluralism in A Globalized World

PARTICIPANTS

We anticipate 150 seminar participants consisting of academics, bureaucracy, traditional and religious leaders, politicians, NGOs, and students coming from several countries

IMPORTANT DATE

Abstract submission deadline is 15 November 2018. Please hit the link below to submit your abstract

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Full paper submission and payment starts on 16 October 2018 and will be closed on
30 November 2018. Please hit the link below for presenter registration

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The 2nd International Seminar on Inter Religious Studies 6 December 2018. Please hit the link below for participant registration

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ABSTRACT AND FULL PAPER TEMPLATE

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PAYMENT

  • The participant will pay Rp. 150.000,00 (IDR)
  • The paper presenter will pay Rp. 750.000,00 (IDR)
  • Payment should be transferred to BNI Acc No. 0496791802

The committee will prepare a book containing all selected abstracts and a certificate for participants during the international seminar. Meals for the length of the seminar are also provided.

PUBLICATION

Paper submitted to The 2nd International Seminar on Interreligious and Cultural Studies 2018 website must be an original paper and has not been presented in a seminar or published in any publication. Presented papers will be published on a proceeding seminar. Selected papers will be published on the International Journal on Interreligious and Intercultural Studies (IJIIS).

COMMITTEE

Steering Committee:

Chairman of Pendidikan Widya Kerthi Foundation

Prof. Dr.phil. I Ketut Ardhana, M. A

Organizing Committee:

Rector of Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar-Bali.

Prof. Dr. drh. I Made Damriyasa, M. S.

Chairperson

I Putu Sastra Wibawa, S.H., M.H.

Secretariat

Made Adi Widyatmika

Contact

+62 081338687900; mail: ijiis@unhi.ac.id

Peer Reviewer

Dr. Dicky Sofjan; Prof. Dr. Yekti Maunati; Dr. Erni Budiwanti; Dr. Hezri Adnan; Michiko Yoshida; Dr. Abhishek Joshi; Stephanie Theng.

VENUE

UNIVERSITAS HINDU INDONESIA, Jalan Sangalangit, Br. Tembau Tengah, Penatih, Denpasar Timur (80238). Telephone: +62 0361 464800.