Objective The value of religion in contemporary Europe differs according to region. In the west, where gradual secularisation has left a residue of civil religion, that is, values and norms lending basic orientation, traditionally institutionalised religion continues to decline, while fundamentalist and neo-religious movements are growing. In areas of central and eastern Europe, following the collapse of socialism, many forms of religious revitalisation have emerged, and movements imported from the west are also thriving. Some types of revitalisation can lead to a mixing of religion and nationalism, which in turn can lead to aggressive and often violent behaviour. If the churches are to play a role in helping to solve problems of orientation and nationalism, they must first of all engage in reflection, that is, theology. In their struggle to create a new civil religion and find their place in the larger society, theologians and scholars of religious studies from east and west Europe need to collaborate.This research work will be grouped around two major symposia, an initial one and a finalizing one, bringing together scientists of various fields, such as history, practical and theoretical theology, hermeneutics and sociology. In the light of scientifically investigated events in western societies, an exchange of views, explanation, and observation related to the wording and understanding of theology will focus on the question on how the churches deal with these problems. Inasmuch as they engage in reflection, that is, theology, they are obliged to confront these basic problems related to societal orientation. Programme(s) IC-INTAS - International Association for the promotion of cooperation with scientists from the independent states of the former Soviet Union (INTAS), 1993- Topic(s) 72 - Social Sciences Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator Universität Zürich EU contribution No data Address Kirchgasse 9 8001 Zürich Switzerland See on map Total cost No data Participants (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Aarhus Universitet Denmark EU contribution No data Address 8000 Aarhus See on map Total cost No data Russisches Christliches Humanistisches Institut Russia EU contribution No data Address 190068 St. Petersburg See on map Total cost No data
