The Centre for Theology and Religious Studies at Lund University welcomes applications for the following seven PhD positions in the department: The deadline for all applications is 15 February.
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Event: Workshop “Jews, the Qur’an, and Islam: Contacts and Influences,” 1-2 February, Copenhagen University. Online and in person.
We are pleased to share news of a workshop coming up at Copenhagen University next week. It has been organised by postdoctoral researcher Naima Afif as part of the ERC Synergy Grant project, the “European Qur’an. Islamic Scripture in European Religion and Culture’” (PI: Jan Loop, euqu.eu). ‘Jews, the Qur’an and Islam: Contacts and Influences willContinue reading “Event: Workshop “Jews, the Qur’an, and Islam: Contacts and Influences,” 1-2 February, Copenhagen University. Online and in person.”
Spring Jewish Studies Seminar Series, Lund University, Online and in person
You are all welcome to join us at Lund University for our spring Jewish Studies seminar series. Seminars take place in English and/or in Swedish, and are either in-person only, online only, or both. Please note that 15–17 means that we start at 15.15 in accord ance with the old Lund University custom. 15.00, byContinue reading “Spring Jewish Studies Seminar Series, Lund University, Online and in person”
Event: A Secular Jew in Sweden – Ragnar Josephson and the Creative Life, exhibition tour and conversation. Lund, 12 May 2022.
We are pleased to share the details of an upcoming event in Lund. “A Secular Jew in Sweden – Ragnar Josephson and the Creative Life” is currently on at the Skissernas museum in Lund. On Thursday 12 May at 18.00 there will be an exhibition tour followed by a conversation with Patrik Amsellem (Director ofContinue reading “Event: A Secular Jew in Sweden – Ragnar Josephson and the Creative Life, exhibition tour and conversation. Lund, 12 May 2022.”
Event: International workshop, “Refugees and Survivors in National Historiographies and Public History. Archives, Voices and Memories.” Malmö University, 16-17 June 2022.
Ni är inbjuden till en internationell workshop vid Malmö universitet den 16-17 juni 2022 på temat Refugees and Survivors in National Historiographies and Public History. Archives, Voices and Memories. (For information in English, please see the webpage. Please note that there are upcoming deadlines for those who would like to participate!) Workshoppen är uppdelad i tvåContinue reading “Event: International workshop, “Refugees and Survivors in National Historiographies and Public History. Archives, Voices and Memories.” Malmö University, 16-17 June 2022.”
Events: Two upcoming events on the ancient synagogue on 6 and 8 April (online via Zoom)
We are glad to share with you two upcoming events centring on the study of the ancient synagogue. Both will be held via zoom, and all are welcome. “Från Jesus till rabbinerna: Synagogan som mötesplats” This lecture is presented by Prof Anders Runesson (Oslo), and will be held in Swedish. 6 April 2022, 15:15-17:00. JoinContinue reading “Events: Two upcoming events on the ancient synagogue on 6 and 8 April (online via Zoom)”
Call for respondents: Survey on music and prayer in Jewish communities in Sweden (deadline 28 Feb 2022)
A Jewish Studies Master’s student at Paideia and Lund University is looking for respondents to a survey on music and prayer in Jewish communities in Sweden. If you are Jewish and live in Sweden, Valeria Conte would be grateful to hear from you via her survey before 28 February! Hej! I am Valeria Conte (www.valeriaclarinetta.com),Continue reading “Call for respondents: Survey on music and prayer in Jewish communities in Sweden (deadline 28 Feb 2022)”
Report: Workshop on Jewish Studies in the Nordic Countries, 12 January 2022
On 12 January 2022 colleagues from a range of Nordic universities, educational institutions, museums and archives met for a day-long workshop to share experiences and explore collaboration across the Nordic region in Jewish Studies research and teaching. The workshop took online and was been organised with generous support from and in cooperation with Ruth IllmanContinue reading “Report: Workshop on Jewish Studies in the Nordic Countries, 12 January 2022”
Events: Jewish Studies Seminar at Lund University, Spring 2022
Colleagues in Jewish Studies at Lund University warmly welcome you to join us for our Jewish Studies seminar series this spring. All seminars will take place via zoom. To register your interest and to get access to the zoom links and precirculated material please contact Karin Zetterholm. Lund University Jewish Studies seminar schedule, Spring 2022Continue reading “Events: Jewish Studies Seminar at Lund University, Spring 2022”
Event: Virtual Open Day at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden (Monday 17 January, online via Zoom)
Are you, your students, or members of your community interested in studying Jewish Studies through a dedicated programme? This coming Monday 17 January Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden is hosting a virtual open day online via Zoom to showcase its One-Year Jewish Studies Program. The open day will cover theContinue reading “Event: Virtual Open Day at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden (Monday 17 January, online via Zoom)”