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Spirituality and religion are central to human existence. The interface between the two is germane to engendering robust social capital with its implications for self-reliance. However, spirituality and religion are capable of being misunderstood if not properly defined and explained. Thus,the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization in line with its commitment to the promotion of global understanding of Black and African Culture in conjunction with PANAFSTRAG, is organizing an international colloquium to stimulate and foster a common dialogue of faiths, by assembling scholars and practitioners with diverse research interests. The Conference will interrogate the interface of African Spirituality, Religious Tradition, Social Capital and Self-reliance with a view to achieving sustainable development for Africa and Africans in the Diaspora.
Abstract of not more than 250 words are invited from scholars, religious leaders, philosophical organizations, traditionalists, practitioners and researchers in the following sub-themes:
Spirituality: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations
Spirituality in Diplomacy and Conflicts
Legal and Judicial Processes
Government and Civil Administration
Arts, Crafts, Science and Technology
Commerce and Industry
Health Care Delivery System
New Religious Movements
Spirituality, Social Capital and Gender
Ecology and Environment
Music, Dance, Sports and Folklore
Family, Youth and Education
Media, Spirituality and Social Action
Spirituality, Poverty and Development
Religion, Spirituality and Social Capital
Religious Fundamentalism, Spirituality and Social Capital
Workshops:
1. Spirituality: theoretical and conceptual perspectives
2. Historical and contemporary context
3. Social Capital, self-reliance and development
4. Identity, racism and conflicts
5. African values, ethics and the new order
DATE: 4th-8th NOVEMBER 2007,
VENUE: INSTITUTE DE DEVELOPPMENT ET D¡¦ECHANGES ENDOGENES CIDEE, OUIDAH, REPUBLIC OF BENIN, WEST AFRICA
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