22/05/2024 08:30 - 12:00

HALL: LA PIRA - ROOM 2

Proponent: Ruiz Andrés R., Sajir Z.

Chair: Fernández Vallina F.J., Ruiz Andrés R., Sajir Z., Sajir Z.

Speaker: Callizo-Romero C., Fernández Vallina F.J., Gialousis C., Lazic T., Ruiz Andrés R., Sajir Z.

The concept of non-religion presents a unique and intricate landscape within the study of contemporary religious dynamics (Lee 2015; Bullivant 2022). Spanning various aspects from personal identity formation to societal shifts, the exploration of this phenomenon offers critical insights into the evolving patterns of secularisation. In this vein, our panel seeks to dissect and analyse the multifarious dimensions of non-religion (Wilkins-Laflamme 2023), informed by seminal research and contemporary findings in the field. We therefore propose a series of debates to unravel the complexities and nuances of non-religion, examining its global context, sociocultural dynamics, intersectionality, and its interplay with education and post-secular trends.


Defining "No Religion" Globally: Exploring how cultures interpret non-religious identities, focusing on the impact of religious literacy on these definitions.


Sociocultural and Generational Dynamics: Analyzing how globalization, technology, and educational changes affect non-religious identities, with a focus on generational differences and broader sociocultural elements.


Intersectionality and Demographics: Discussing how factors like age, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status shape non-religion experiences and identities, aiming to understand the diversity within these groups.


Post-Secularity and Non-Religious Pluralism: Investigating "no religion" in a post-secular context