Australian National University Asian Religion Conference 2016

​Call for Papers                                                            

International Conference:

Religious Transformation in Asian History

07-09 April 2016, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Abstract Deadline: 09 February 2016

 (http://www.anu.edu.au/events/religious-transformation-in-asian-history​)

Asian history and culture have been profoundly influenced by a number of religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Islam, Sikhism, Shamanism, and Shintō). However, their social structures were challenged by the wave of colonialism and imperialism in the modern era. What were the key issues in the colonial environment of Asia? How did local religious communities react against modernisation? What modes of religious existence prevailed: consistency, transformation, or compromise? The primary aim of the ANU Religion Conference is to explore the various phenomena of socio-religious transitions in Asian history.

If you are interested, please send your abstract (150 words) and biography (80 words) to the following email ( davidwj_kim@yahoo.co.uk ).