This insightful workshop, coorganized by the St. John Paul II Institute of Culture in partnership with the Centre for Democracy and Peace, will explore the complex interplay between religious identity and political conflict, using Northern Ireland as a case study. It will also examine how deeply entrenched religious and cultural identities, when approached with the empathetic appreciation, can serve as a foundation for peace and offer valuable perspectives for others around the globe grappling with similar challenges.
Running order
14:30 – 14:35 Opening Remarks
14:35 – 15:00 Introduction to the Northern Ireland Peace Process – Eva Grosman, CEO of Centre for Democracy and Peace
15:00 – 15:30 Religion’s Role in Peace and Conflict – John, Lord Alderdice, Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford
15:30 – 15:45 Comfort Break
15:45 – 16:15 Religion and Identity in a Changing Ireland – Zachary Hutchinson, Programme Manager of Centre for Democracy and Peace
16:15 – 17:15 Workshop
17:15 – 17:30 Closing Remarks – John, Lord Alderdice and Dariusz Karłowicz
Admission free – Registration at: jp2studies@pust.it
