How can Charles H. Long’s Significations (1986) help reorient the field of religious studies in the Netherlands and move the field to a more self-reflexive engagement with (Dutch) colonialism and its afterlife?

On March 12, 11 AM -12 PM during the FOAT research meeting, dr. Justine Bakker will discuss with us her paper Charles H. Long’s Significations (1986), or, Making Problems for the Study of Religion in the Netherlands. Please be invited to join us for this discussion in room 15A43 or online (please email to FOAT@vu.nl for the link).

 

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June 24, 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

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June 26, 2025 | 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

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Open Panel at the 8th conference of the EuARe

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August 28, 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

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September 25, 2025 | 13:15 - 14:45 CEST

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January 8 | 14:00 - 15:30 CET

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February 12 | 11:00 - 12:00 CET

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