Events
Book Launch and Discussion on “Religion and the Politics of Development”
| Date | : | 12 Jun 2015 |
| Time | : | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Venue | : | Asia Research Institute Seminar Room |
| Contact Person | : | TAY, Minghua |
| Programme | ||
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Eschewing tired doctrines of strict demarcation between development, religion and politics, this volume takes up the task of critically analysing this triple nexus. The chapters brought together in this landmark collection draw on detailed empirical studies from around contemporary Asia. Through their engagements with Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and secularism, among other traditions, the chapters argue persuasively for a new research agenda that attends to the ways in which development, religion, and politics are dynamically interconnected. In doing so, they deploy innovative conceptual approaches that rework taken-for-granted frames.
ABOUT THE EDITORS
Philip Fountain is Senior Research Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.
Robin Bush is Director for Research and Strategic Collaborations, Asia, for Research Triangle International (RTI), Indonesia. She is the author of Nahdlatul Ulama and the Struggle for Power in Islam and Politics in Indonesia (2009).
R. Michael Feener is Research Leader of the Religion and Globalization Research Cluster at the Asia Research Institute and Associate Professor in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore. His books include Sharia and Social Engineering (2013) and Muslim Legal Thought in Modern Indonesia (2007).
PROGRAM
| 12:00 | WELCOME & INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Assoc Prof R. Michael Feener | Asia Research Institute, and Department of History, NUS |
| 12:15 | BACKGROUND OF THE BOOK Dr Robin Bush | Research Triangle International (RTI), Indonesia |
| 12:30 | PANELIST DISCUSSIONS Prof Lily Kong | Vice Provost (Academic Personnel), NUS Dr Gregory Vanderbilt | Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Prof Jonathan Rigg | Department of Geography, NUS |
| 13:00 | OPEN DISCUSSIONS |
| 13:15 | CONCLUDING REMARKS Dr Philip Fountain | Asia Research Institute, NUS |
| 13:30 | LUNCH |
REGISTRATION
Admission is free, however registration is required. Please email to minghua.tay@nus.edu.sg to indicate your interest to attend.