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| Year 4 No 4 | March 14, 2018 |
This special issue of the IPSEC Newsletter announces one Call for Papers,
and one invitation to participate in an IPSEC survey titled, "Liberal Views on Religion in Political Campaigning." Thank you! |
CALL FOR PAPERS
4th International Conference ComSymbol
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“Belief in Technology: Mediatization of the Future
and the Future of Mediatization”
Aurel Vlaicu University
November 8-9, 2018, Arad, Romania
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IMPORTANT DATES!
April 6: Abstract Submission
April 15: Abstract Acceptance Notification
June 15: Paper Submission
July 7: Paper Acceptance Notification
All proposals and questions should be addressed to: essachess@gmail.com
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invitation to participate in a survey
“Liberal Views of Religion
in Political Campaigning”
This survey is part of a field education project conducted by Shannon Noe`lani Schmidt, a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and IPSEC Research Associate, under the supervision of Marian Gh. Simion, PhD. The survey attempts to study the presence of religion in political campaigning in the United States, and also to investigate the liberal attitudes toward this phenomenon. Therefore, the survey is limited to the United States of America. In order to collect reliable data, we invite only our US readers to participate in this survey. Thank you in advance for your participation, cooperation and understanding. If you have questions or concerns please contact Dr. Simion at office@ipsec.education. (MGS)
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FREE TEXTBOOK (in Romanian language)
Research Methodology in Orthodox Peace Studies:
university textbook by Marian Gh. Simion |
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Metodologia Cercetării în Studiile de Pace Ortodoxe - Manual Universitar, Cluj–Napoca: Presa Universitară Clujeană, 2016 (Foreword Laurențiu Tănase, Editorial Coordination and Introductory by Study Cristian-Sebastian Sonea); 232 pages; ISBN 978–606–37–0104–7 This is a textbook on qualitative research methodology in the field of peace studies in Orthodox Christianity, authored by Marian Gh. Simion, in Romanian language. The textbook is organized around the structure of process, and it focuses on inductions, meaning-making, and verdicts. Inductions involve the standard information imparted by the institutionalized religion, concomitant with relevant faith phenomena. Meaning-making focuses on how inductions are interpreted by groups and individuals in position of power, under conditions of crisis. The verdicts are the byproducts of the refinement of inductions through meaning-making, which generate new cognitive and affective realities. CONTENTS: Preface by Laurenţiu Tănase | Introductory Study by Cristian-Sebastian Sonea; Author's Note; 1 Introduction: Religion and Collective Violence; 2 The Scientific Research of Religious Violence; 3 Factors of Induction; 4 The Context of Meaning (Trans)Formation; 5 Liminality and Communication; 6 Transformation and Interpretation; 7 The Essence and the Structure of Verdicts; 8 The Measurement of Verdicts and Opinion Poll; 9 Conclusions; Index |
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4th International Conference ComSymbol
CALL FOR PAPERS
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“Belief in Technology: Mediatization of the Future
and the Future of Mediatization”
Aurel Vlaicu University
November 8-9, 2018, Arad, Romania
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“Watchfulness is a continual fixing and halting of thought at the entrance to the heart. In this way predatory and murderous thoughts are marked down as they approach and what they say and do is noted; and we can see in what specious and delusive form the demons are trying to deceive the intellect. If we are conscientious in this, we can gain much experience and knowledge of spiritual warfare.” (attributed St. Hesychios the Priest, On Watchfullness and Holiness 6)
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The first part reviews ancient Christian writings, rituals, religious laws, and contemporary writings, for the purpose of identifying the core teachings of the Orthodox Church on violence and peace. The second part explores themes such as ‘evil’ and ‘dualism’ for the purpose of comprehending heretical attitudes that emerged during times of war. Political subjects such as Just War and Nationalism are explored for the purpose of identifying instances when members of the Orthodox Church sanctioned defensive violence and bolstered xenophobia. The third part recommends peacemaking methods applicable to Orthodox Christian settings in light of the tripartite dimension of violence against God, self, and another human being.
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http://www.orthodoxpeace.org/news/
Institute for Peace Studies in Eastern Christianity, Inc.
Harvard Square | P.O. Box 380246 | Cambridge, MA 02238-0246, U.S.A. | msimion@OrthodoxPeace.org
| IPSEC Newsletter (ISSN 2473-9146) is the official newsletter of the Institute for Peace Studies in Eastern Christianity, Harvard Square | P.O. Box 380246 | Cambridge, MA 02238-0246, U.S.A. | www.OrthodoxPeace.org | The purpose of this publication is to disseminate information about our institute’s activity, and to disseminate selected news about conflicts affecting the daily existence of Orthodox Christians around the world, as well as various announcements from similar organizations. Focused on research, consulting and education, IPSEC’s goal is to make a positive contribution to the world peace by focusing on the role of religion in international and interreligious relations. IPSEC is affiliated with Harvard Divinity School as a field education agency; offering educational services to graduate students on the role of Orthodox Christianity in international relations, conflict, and policymaking.
We welcome your comments, queries, and suggestions; so please direct all correspondence to Dr. Marian Simion at newsletter@OrthodoxPeace.org |
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