Cutting edge research on religion and radicalization: a teach-in with Dr. Ryan Williams

Radicalization is considered the greatest source of national and international insecurity today, with the tragedy in Paris being the latest in a string of terrorist attacks since 9/11. This teach-in takes a broad look at the problem of radicalization. What is radicalization? What relationship, if any, does it have to religion? How can we understand radicalization “scientifically”? Moreover, what is the best way to respond to the threat of radicalization? The consequences are felt more widely than in the tragedy of specific acts of terrorism as new legislation and security practices are reshaping the societies in which we live in subtle ways. Drawing on the instructor’s research with religious communities and his research in UK maximum-security prisons, this teach-in explores current theoretical and practical problems related to radicalization, aiming to challenge and inform current views on radicalization. *This event is part of Pluralism & Religious Diversity Week, March 23 – 28. To learn more about this week and to view a full list of events on campus, please visit: https://www.ucalgary.ca/fsc/pluralism-week

Location:

Science A 245

Speaker:

Dr. Ryan Williams

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/cutting-edge-research-religion-and-radicalization-teach-dr-ryan-williams