11th edition of international conference RELIGION, KNOWLEDGE, SOCIETY
GLOBAL TENDENCIES, LOCAL REALITIES: REDEFINING PEACE IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD
May 23rd, 2025 Constanța (Romania)
In the context of an increasingly complex and globally interconnected world characterized by cultural, political and religious diversity, in which armed and religious conflicts are becoming unending realities, the concept of "peace" requires a profound re-evaluation from both philosophical and theological perspectives. The conference intends to explore new paradigms of understanding peace in a multipolar world order, aiming at an interdisciplinary approach that combines philosophical theories of peace with multi-religious theological perspectives in order to shape a conceptual and practically meaningful framework that promotes dialog, coexistence, tolerance. The impact of geopolitical transformations on the dynamics of interreligious interaction in the 21st century emphasizes the need for a theological rethinking of the contribution that religion can play in promoting peace. Thus, the conference proposes a collaborative model of analysis based on the synergies created by diverse spiritual and ethical traditions, capable of offering a viable alternative to prevailing conflictual visions. In conclusion, redefining peace requires not only a paradigm shift in political thinking, but also a revision of the fundamental assumptions - theological, philosophical - that underpin our understanding of peaceful coexistence. With a multilateral outreach (theology, philosophy, psychology, education), the conference hopes to generate debates and inspire initiatives that could contribute to building a new architecture of peace that is relevant at local and global level.
Panels:
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Redefining peace in the context of global multipolarity: philosophical and theological paradigms.
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Interdisciplinary synergies and collaborative methods: philosophy, theology, psychology, sociology in promoting peace, dialog and coexistence.
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The role of religious politics in reducing conflict and supporting peace initiatives.
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Impact of geopolitical changes on inter-religious relations and how these can contribute to peace.
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Motivations and sources of conflict in today's society.
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The relevance of education in shaping a new architecture of peace, locally and globally.
Chairman
Ioan DURA - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Scientific Committee
Teodosie PETRESCU - “Ovidius” University of Constanta (Romania)
Costel MITU - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Luke Patrick O’CONNELL - Georgetown University (USA)
Jove Jim S. AGUAS - Philippine National Philosophical Research Society / University of Santo Tomas (Philippines)
Pavol DANCAK - University of Presov (Slovakia)
Mendo HENRIQUES - Catholic University of Portugal (Portugal)
Abdul RASHID - University of Karachi (Pakistan)
Cristina GAVRILUȚĂ - “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi (Romania)
Iulian DAMIAN - “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi (Romania)
Raluca MATEI - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Mihaela RUS - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Mihaela BĂICEANU - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Iulian DAMIAN - “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi (Romania)
Daniela STAN - Constanta County School Inspectorate (Romania)
Nicu GAVRILUȚĂ - “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi (Romania)
Rodica ENACHE - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
George-Daniel PETROV - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Dragoș BĂLAN - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania
Organizing Committee
Justin DĂNILĂ - Văcăreștii Noi Monastery (Romania)
Marina Roxana CREȚU - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Florin SPANACHE - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Răzvan CÂMPULUNGEANU - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Organizing Institution
Faculty of Theology - “Ovidius” University of Constanța (Romania)
Partner Institutions
Philippine National Philosophical Research Society (Philippines)
Văcăreștii Noi Monastery - Constanța (Romania)
Archiepiscopate of Tomis - (Romania)
Program and photos