The 2nd SSEASR Conference
SYNCRETISM IN SOUTH AND
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The 2nd SSEASR Conference
SYNCRETISM IN SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA: ADOPTION AND ADAPTATION
May 24-27, 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
Co-sponsored as a Regional Conference by International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), Member of CIPSH. An affiliate organization of the UNESCO.
Since time immemorial, the region of South and Southeast Asia has played a pivotal role in carrying the traits of culture and religion not only amongst its own societies but also beyond. The basic carriers of such elements were Hinduism and Buddhism which took various routes (both land and sea) to reach the pre-modern Southeast Asia. Later on Islam and Christianity also entered the region and added lustre to the 'culture mosaic'. The concept of syncretism in this area was not only visible in religious scenes but also in various spheres of socio-cultural life: be it social customs, language and
literature, art and architecture, polity, economics or commerce, performing arts and communication.
The Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development, Mahidol University, Thailand is pleased to host the 2nd SSEASR Conference on such auspicious occasion where scholars and writers from various parts of the world are likely to join together with their academic presentation.
Sub-themes
1. Ethnic Mosaic of South and Southeast Asia
2. Syncretic Systems in South and Southeast Asia
3. Language and Literature: Binding Force
4. Women and Religion
5. Symbolism (such as Art and Architecture), Communication and Religion
6. Education and Religious Studies
7. Faith and Survival: Diasporas from South and Southeast Asia
8. Polity, Trade and Religion
9. Religion: Peace, Violence and Dialogue
10.Tradition vis-à-vis Globalisation
11.Religion, Health and Healing
12.Religion and Ecology
Since this is the 2550th Anniversary of Buddhism, we particularly invite scholars and papers dealing with Buddhism. Participants are requested to submit research papers in English language on any of the relevant subthemes. An Abstract of 250 words is expected, preferably by E-mail. A special symposium on Kingship and Religion will be held on the inaugural day. There will be an Exhibition of the Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage during the Conference, which will showcase the culture of Thailand vis-à-vis South and Southeast Asia. A workshop on Science and Spirituality is also planned.
Early Registration Deadline: December 30, 2006
Submission of Abstract: February 15, 2007
Submission of Full Paper: April 15, 2007
For further information, please contact: http://www.sseasr.org/about2.html
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