It is obvious that religion, culture and society are strongly interwoven and are crucial for understanding the contemporary world. It is the aim of the interdisciplinary UCSIA summer school to learn and reflect on this interconnection.

In our 2009 programme the focus will be on religion and politics and our guest lecturers are Steve Bruce (University of Aberdeen), Robert Hefner (Boston University), John Hutchinson (London School of Economics) and David Voas (University of Manchester).

Participants should stay for the whole duration of the seminar. Tuition fee, accommodation and meals are provided by the organizer. In principle, the participant only has to bear his or her travel expenses and his or her personal expenses.

The completed application form as well as all other required application documents must be submitted to the UCSIA Selection Committee not later than Sunday April 26th 2009.