Events
Lectures, conferences, symposia, a film series, field-trips and special events—these are some of the channels through which knowledge generated from CSRS research is shared with the community. With few exceptions, CSRS events are free and open to all members of the public and university community.
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- CSRS Lectures, Sep 2021-Apr 2022
- John Albert Hall Lectures
- CSRS Lectures, May-June 2021
- Special Events
- Films
The CSRS Weekly Lecture Series - September 2021-April 2022
These CSRS lectures feature our fellows and special guests. They are held from 5:00-6:00 pm Pacific Time on Thursdays throughout the academic year, with the exception of some special lectures (see dates below with an asterisk* for exceptions).
Locations of in person lectures (unless otherwise noted in the table).
September-December 2021: Elliott Building 168
January-April 2022: David Turpin Building A102
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we require proof of vaccination for in-person attendees. We will also run parallel online access to these lectures. This online access will be live on Zoom and recordings on the CSRS YouTube channel. Click speakers' names for Zoom sign-in information and more details. Click here or the button above to access our YouTube channel for recordings.
All lectures include a live audience Q&A both in person and on the Zoom platform.
Audio recordings of past lectures are available on UVic's SoundCloud site and the videos for the John Albert Hall Lectures are available on our Vimeo page.
| Sept. 23rd, 2021 | John Thatamanil | Desiring Truth: The Fate of Knowing in a Post-Truth Era |
| Oct. 7th, 2021 | Collaborative Partnership as a Way of Life | |
| Oct. 14th, 2021 | Love it or Leave it? Buddhist Perspectives on the Natural World | |
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*Oct. 20th, 2021 (Wed 12:00pm-1:00pm) |
1st installment of CSRS Health Humanities Workshop series Medical Humanities and Post-Covid Futures |
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Oct. 21, 2021 |
2nd installment of CSRS Health Humanities Workshop series Eat Your Own Leg: Medicine, Religion, and Non-Compliance in the Time of Planetary Crisis |
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| Oct. 28th, 2021 | Secular Mysticism: Aesthetic Experience and the Epiphanies of the Everyday | |
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*Nov. 2nd, 2021 (Tue 5:00-6:30pm) |
Speaking of Death… |
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| Nov. 4th, 2021 |
Online presentation |
Christian Contributions to Medicine in Hong Kong during WWII |
| Nov. 18th, 2021 | How Supersessionism Obstructs the Catholic Church's Approach to Reconciliation | |
| Nov. 25th, 2021 |
*This lecture is postponed. |
*This lecture is postponed to a later date. Landscape Liturgy: Weaving as Land-Based Ritual |
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*Dec. 2nd, 2021 5:00-6:30pm |
Resisting Structural Evil: Climate, Economy and Hope *This lecture requires a registration for online viewing. |
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Jan. 13th, 2022 |
Andrew Wender |
Messianic Imperialism: The Nature of a Paradox |
| Jan. 20th, 2022 |
Abby Day |
Why Baby Boomers Turned From Religion |
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Jan. 27th, 2022 |
Amy Verdun |
The Wellbeing of Bangladeshi Migrants in Italy: The Impact of Muslim Religious Practices |
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Feb. 3rd, 2022 |
Shianna McAllister |
Property, Industry, and Climate Injustice in Nlaka’pamux Territory |
| Feb. 10th, 2022 |
Trevor Israelsen |
Business Dynasties, Tradition and the Resilience of Ancient Institutions |
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Feb. 17th, 2022 |
Stacie Swain |
Reorienting Politics through Public Expressions of Indigenous Ceremony |
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*March 3rd, 2022 (5:30-7:00pm) |
Christiana Zenner, Tzeporah Berman, and Deondre Smiles MAC A144 (David Lam Auditorium) |
Watershed Moment: Spirituality, Forests and Fresh Water |
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March 10th, 2022 |
Jaiya Anka |
Queen, Sultana or Saint? Interwoven Identities as a Portrait of 16th Century Venice |
| March 17th, 2022 |
Jerry Flexer |
Jiddu Krishnamurti's Invention of Religion Without Beliefs |
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March 24th, 2022 |
Dominique Leydet |
Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Legal Traditions in Canada: Some Challenges |
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March 31st, 2022 |
Lauren Strumos |
Notions of Justice Among Activists Opposed to the Trans Mountain Pipeline |
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April 7th, 2022 |
Patrick Boyle |
Nowhere to Now Here |
John Albert Hall Lectures
(click the above title for more information)
Watch here our past JAH lectures on CSRS Vimeo site.
The John Albert Hall Lectures are a multi-part speaker series featuring expert perspectives on the changing role of religion in contemporary society. Support for this series is generously provided by the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets John Albert Hall Trust.
The CSRS Weekly Lecture Series - May-June 2021
These CSRS lectures feature our fellows and special guests. They are held from 12:00-1:00 pm Pacific Time on Thursdays (unless specifically stated). Due to precautions related to Covid-19, lectures are online only. All lectures include a live audience Q&A. Please click speakers' names to access to more information including the Zoom links.
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May 5th, 2021 5:00-6:30pm |
CAPI/CSRS/CFGS panel discussion A recording of this lecture is available here. |
The Global State of Democracy after Biden's first 100 Days |
| May 27th, 2021 | How Anti-Racism Policies Fail: Barriers for Black Pastors | |
| June 3rd, 2021 | Edda Wolff | Why Gaps Matter: Negative Space in the Reconciliation Process |
| June 17th, 2021 | Animist Imaginaries and Environmental Activism | |
| June 24th, 2021 | Pointing to Things Unseen: A Gestural Approach to Religious Signs |
Audio recordings of past lectures are available on UVic's SoundCloud site and the videos for the John Albert Hall Lectures are available on our Vimeo page.
Special Events
The CSRS hosts a range of special events including conferences, symposia, tours, and one-off lectures, often in collaboration with other UVic departments, community organizations, or affiliates such as MEICON.
Distinguished Lecture in Islam
The CSRS presents lectures from an eminent scholar working in fields related to Islamic studies. A fund supporting this lecture series was established in 2007 by an anonymous donor who wished to increase the community's understanding of Islam.
We will announce the information on next Distinguished Lecture in Islam events as soon as it becomes available.
Conferences, Seminars, & Symposiums
In collaboration with community and university partners the CSRS hosts special events such as conferences, seminars, and symposiums. Check back for information about upcoming events as they are schedulled.
Recent Events
March 15th, 2019 -- "Religion and its Others: Power, Sovereignty, and Politics in Indian Religions Past and Present" Sponsored by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. Please click here for the symposium agenda.
Centre-Cine Film Series
From September through April, the CSRS presents feature or documentary films as part of the Centre-Cine Film Series. The films are carefully chosen to explore questions of morality, culture, the search for meaning, and other themes arising from the human spiritual journey.Centre-Cine participants from centre fellows will be sent the name of selected films. It is up to participants to locate and watch the films themselves. All participants are then invited to meet for a group discussion on the films with CSRS Artist-in-Residence, Terry Marner, acting as a facilitator. All films in the series will be available on Netflix and most will be available from the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) on DVD. Viewers may have to place a hold on the movie if they are using the GVPL.