The Religion Lab

Shortly after the Jan. 6 insurrection, we spoke with @sarahposner to understand the key role that religion played in stoking the white nationalism and online conspiracies that drew thousands to march on the capitol: religionlab.virginia.edu/pod…

Curious about public memory and what might actually replace Charlottesville's Confederates? Listen to @Jalane_Schmidt and @QueenVibes434 right here: religionlab.virginia.edu/pod…

In Bhutan's Phobjikha Valley, our colleague @MakiAriana pointed out how efforts to protect the black-necked cranes showed up on temple walls: religionlab.virginia.edu/pod…

In our latest episode, we head to Bhutan to explore the real choices and challenges that come with efforts to balance tradition, development, and environmental preservation. Take a listen! religionlab.virginia.edu/pod…

Fellowship Posting: Karsh Practitioner Fellow in Democracy - mailchi.mp/virginia/call-for…

If you missed the "Religion and Democracy on the African Continent" virtual conference, catch it all again here: vimeo.com/showcase/9539090 Thanks again to our wonderful speakers and sponsors! @WoodsonUVA, Page-Barbour Funds, @UVA_IHGC, @UVADemocracy, and @VCSR_at_UVA.

Many thanks to the speakers and attendees of "Religion and Democracy on the African Continent: Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial Possibilities." And big ups to @UVA's Oludamini Ogunnaike and @RobertVinson20 for envisioning this amazing event. We'll share videos soon!

Informed by African histories and social realities, our 1 pm panel interrogates “democracy,” “religion”, secularity, and the state to propose constructive solutions. With @doctorledgister, @AnwarOmeish, Mary Nyangweso, @OlufemiOTaiwo, and Moses Ochonu. bit.ly/rda-5zm

Thanks for joining us today! We resume tomorrow, at 10 am EDT for our panel "Contemporary Conflicts, the State, and Religion in Africa," with @dj_kere, Elias Bongmba, Ousseina Alidou, Abdulkader Tayob, and Jacob Olupona. Register here: bit.ly/rda-4zm

TODAY at 2 PM EDT, a virtual panel exploring African religious movements and social change, with @OusmaneOKane, @thiamm, @TrustAfrica's Ebrima Sall, @RobertVinson20, Naseemah Mohamed, and Ayodeji Ogunnaike. Register here: bit.ly/rda-3zm

Religion and democracy have been hotly contested and debated for centuries on the African continent. In our 11:30 am virtual panel, Rabiat Akande, @ScholarAkassi1, @CFR_Africa's Ebenezer Obadare, Zekeria Salem, @sahelblog, and Olufemi Vaughan shed light. bit.ly/rda-2zm

Join the livestream at 9 AM EDT of Prof. Mahmood Mamdani's keynote address here: youtube.com/watch?v=df5rRmEa…. A great way to kick-off "Religion and Democracy on the African Continent!"

Don't miss Mahmood Mamdani's keynote, "Neither Settler Nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities." Join livestream tomorrow at 9 am EDT here: bit.ly/cwiutube. Big thanks to our partners at @WoodsonUVA!

Looking forward to this weekend's virtual event "Religion and Democracy on the African Continent" with an incredible roster of 20+ speakers. bit.ly/rda5859 @WoodsonUVA, @UVa_IHGC, @VCSR_at_UVA. @africasacountry @aswadiaspora @AARWeb @UVADemocracy

THIS WEEKEND, the "Religion and Democracy on the African Continent" virtual conference kicks off w/ Mahmood Mamdani's keynote address—Sat. May 7, at 9 am EDT. Join the livestream @WoodsonUVA's YouTube channel: bit.ly/cwiutube or register on Zoom: bit.ly/zmmamdani

SAT, MAY 7, 9 AM EST, hear acclaimed scholar and author, Mahmood Mamdani @mm1124, speak about his book, "Neither Settler Nor Native." His keynote address kicks off the virtual conference, Religion & Democracy on the African Continent. Zoom registration: bit.ly/zmmamdani

🎉 Thank you @NEHgov for supporting @TheReligionLab's SACRED & PROFANE podcast! We can't wait to tell stories about spirituality, place, and climate in America in a 10-episode series called "Between Heaven and Earth." Learn more here: bit.ly/3OsNczO

Don't miss acclaimed anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann @tanyaluhrmann and author of How God Becomes Real this Friday, April 8 @ 11:30am EST, for a lecture on "Voices." Join in-person @UVA or on Zoom; to register and learn more, click here: bit.ly/tluhrmann

REGISTER for the virtual event, "Religion & Democracy on the African Continent" feat. over 20 int'l scholars and a keynote by Mahmood Mamdani @mm1124, May 7–8. bit.ly/rda5859 Presented by @TheReligionLab, the Page-Barbour Funds, @UVa_IHGC, @WoodsonUVA, and @VCSR_at_UVA.