Populism and Religion Seminar Series

Formerly under the umbrella of Lund’s research platform on Christianity and Nationalism, the seminar series on populism and religion is now organized by the Lund University-based research project Beyond Truth and Lies: Conspiracy Theories, Post-Truth, and the Conditions of Public Debate, which is also an affiliate of the research program At the End of the World. The series focuses on the theoretical, philosophical, and theological dimensions of populism, with special attention to how conspiracy theories intersect with populism. 

Certain conceptions of politics – including political community, political processes, and political decision-making – characterize typical formulations of populist thought. A fundamental conviction of this seminar series is that we must investigate these conceptions if we want to engage in dialogue that goes beyond plain-sense descriptions of, or explanations for, facts, and which deeply addresses questions about how society is – and ought to be – organized. Conspiracy theories – including corresponding elements of culture that shape and are shaped by conspiracy theories – have become increasingly more public in their significance on politics, political decisions, and political movements. We welcome to our seminars a range of intellectually interested parties to discuss these matters, including senior and junior scholars, doctoral students, and beginners. 

Seminars are in English, unless otherwise specified. They are open to the public; you may attend by joining on Zoom. The next webinar has the link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/68416412955 

The remaining upcoming event for Fall 2024:

• A Deal with the Devil – On the Question of Trickery, Truth and Lying, by Marisa Žele
  12 February 2025, on Zoom, 16:15–18:00
  Dr. Marisa Žele will deliver a webinar presentation. You can read information about the event, including an abstract, on this page. NB: This webinar was originally scheduled for November 2024 but had to be postponed.

You can also find a list of other upcoming events related to our project and a list of past events on our website.