Updates on the Global Philosophy of Religion Project 2 - Events, Activities, and Scholarships
Thaddeus Metz
2nd Conference CFA
Our second conference will be taking place in Calabar, Nigeria 14-16 September 2026. The theme is Spiritual Realities, Meaning in Life and Human Flourishing in African Philosophy of Religion. Funding is available for participants selected through a CFA, and the deadline for extended abstract submission is 15 March 2025. Further details about the conference are available here, and the submission process is described here.
Public Lectures
Our next two public lectures are confirmed. These take place in person in Birmingham with lunch and refreshments provided. Please register through the links below.
Ramon Harvey, 4th Feb, 11.45-13.30 University of Birmingham ARTS 201: Is This the Best of All Possible Worlds? Islamic Reflections on Theodicy
Richard Kim, 9th March, 12.15-14.00 University of Birmingham ARTS 120: Acting Into Understanding: Confucian Ritual and Practical Knowledge
African Philosophy of Religion Scholarly Lecture Series
Aribiah Attoe is organising a new online lecture series, with the first two sessions below. See event pages for zoom links as they become available.
Kirk Lougheed, 11th Feb, 17.30-18.30 online: Recent Challenges to Vitalism in African Philosophy of Religion
Emmanuel Ofuasia, 25th Feb, online: The Explanatory Powers of Divine Silence and Divine Hiddenness in African Spirituality
Call for Papers
Following our first conference, a call for papers has been announced for a Special Issue of the Journal of the Philosophy and Religion Society of Thailand on the theme Philosophy, Spirituality, and the Meaning of Life. The editors are Soraj Hongladarom, JJ Joaquin and Hazel Biana and the deadline is 15 April 2026.
MA Scholarship in Jain Studies 26/27
After a successful first year, we are re-opening the call to offer a scholarship (up to 100% of fees) to support one candidate to undertake a MA by Research in Theology and Religion with a dissertation on Jainism. Call open until March 25th, more information here.
MA Stipends in Global Philosophy of Religion 26/27
Stipends of £2,000 for students on the Global Philosophy of Religion pathway of Birmingham’s MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics for 2026/2027 intake are now available.
Grant funding winners announced
Winners of Theoretical and Conceptual Research and Science-Engaged Research funding streams are listed on this page with the winners of our public engagement and impact stream to be added shortly. Keep your eyes out for excellent work in Global Philosophy of Religion happening near you!”
Please refer to http://upnet.up.ac.za/services/it/documentation/docs/004167.pdf for full details.