Save the Date: We invite you to celebrate the official start of the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion VDTR with us! Under the title "Looking for a Beacon in the Contemporary Search for Meaning?" we ask questions about the meaning and form of doctoral training in theological and religious research disciplines.

Welcome and Introduction
16.00 The VDTR introduces itself: Welcome speech by Vice rector Prof. Dr. Jean-Robert Tyran

Keynote Lecture
5.00 p.m. Prof. Jodi Magness, PhD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill):
"The Future of Religious Studies: An American Perspective"

Round table discussion
6:00 p.m. “Looking for a Beacon in the Contemporary Search for Meaning? The doctoral program in theology and religious studies at the University of Vienna "

Reception
19.00 finish at the buffet

The event will be held in German and English.

Please register by November 1, 2021 at contact.vdtr@univie.ac.at if you would like to attend the event.
The Covid regulations specified by the University of Vienna apply.