Globalization

Second semester – Kleine Aula Maria-Theresia College, Sint-Michielsstraat 2, 3000 Leuven

Globalization is changing the ways societies work and the ways individuals think and interact with one another. During these seminars we will explore and discuss some of the ethical, political, and cultural implications of globalization. Ultimately these questions touch on our understanding of the human person: what it means to be a woman or a man today and the human experience of the Divine.

The first four evenings can be followed as a module. Lerkeveld-students can participate in the entire seminar as well. When registering, they have to choose explicitly for the seminar. Students who register for the entire seminar are expected to be present for every session; and they cannot pick and choose from the four evenings.

Data

• We 15/02: Prof. John A Dick, "Introduction and Overview: Globalization and It's Challenges"
• We 22/02: Prof. Anya Topolski, "The Ethics of Globalization"
• We 29/02: Prof. Emilio Platti, "Globalization's Religious Tensions and Challenges"
• We 07/03: Prof. Veerle Draulans, "Women's Oppression in Globalization"
• We 21/03: Mr. Brian Dick, US Embassy, "President Obama's Understanding of Globalization and US Foreign Policy"
• We 28/03: Prof. Anya Topolski, "Globalization, Europe and Cultural Identity"
• We 18/04: Drs. Kim Christiaens, "Globalization and Third World Solidarity Movements"
• We 25/04: Prof. Filip De Boeck, "Globalization and Youth"

Time

From 8.00 to 10.00 pm.

Coordinator

Coordinator Prof. John A Dick, an American who has made his home in Belgium for 30 years, is an historical theologian and journalist. His specialization is religion and values in contemporary society. He is executive director of the Jean Jadot Chair for the Study of Religion and Values in Society that is being set up at both Louvain universities.

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