Event:
The
Society for Indian Philosophy & Religion will hold an International
and Interdisciplinary conference at the State University of New
York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College), October 28-29,
2004. The theme of the conference is "Globalization, Identity,
and Syncretism." The conference is sponsored by the Society
for Indian Philosophy & Religion and the Buffalo State College
Department of History.
The conference theme can be addressed critically, reflectively,
and creatively from interdisciplinary perspectives. The program
will include plenary addresses, volunteered papers, invited
papers, and panel discussions. Registered participants
who are members
of professional associations or societies are encouraged to
submit proposals for holding meetings in the conference
on behalf of
their associations or societies.
Event
Date & Location:
October
28-29, 2004; State University of New
York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)
Website:
n/a
Information:
Possible
topics include:
-Religions-Cultures-Globalization: Living Together in a Global
Society
-Globalization, Syncretism, and Postmodern Religiosity
-Globalization and Identity
-Global Horizons: Interculturality and Interspirituality
-Traditional Values and the Challenges of Globalization
-Fundamentalism and Religious Pluralism in the Global Era
-Anti-Globalization Movements
-Historical Dimensions of Cultural and Religious Syncretism
-Gandhis's View on Globalized Economy
-Social Exclusion and Religious Intolerance in the Global Era
-Globalization, Transnationalism, and Dislocation
-Religious and Philosophical Perspectives of Globalization
Submission
Guidelines / Contact Information:
The
deadline for submission of abstracts is June 20, 2004. If you would
like to contribute a paper to this event, please send an abstract
of about 150 words to:
Dr.
Chandana Chakrabarti
Conference Director, SIPR
1210 Jamestowne
Drive
Elon, NC 27244
e-mail: <chakraba@elon.edu>
Dr.
Michael C. Lazich of Buffalo State College is serving as the
Regional Director for the conference (<lazichmc@buffalostate.edu>.