Debate
Religious Observance Session: What does it mean to be a secular university?
Debate
Religious Observance Session: What does it mean to be a secular university?
Last modified on 28-01-2026 10:21
Our university is secular and home to diverse beliefs. We aim to be inclusive, while recognising that questions around religious practice and secularism can raise uncertainty or tension. We invite you to share your perspectives on what secularity means in daily university life. No registration needed!
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- Start date
- 11-02-2026 12:00
- End date
- 11-02-2026 13:30
- Location
SP904, C4.174
- Number of participants
30
- Language
English
- Target audience
Students, lecturers, researchers and staff
- Organiser
Faculty Diversity Office (FDO)
This facilitated discussion explores what it means to be a secular university in a religiously diverse community. Through small-group dialogue and plenary reflection, participants share perspectives on inclusivity, religious expression, and academic norms. Insights will inform future faculty approaches to balancing secularity and religious diversity.
People who host the session (From FDO):
Boy Menist
I.S. Krasavtsev
For further questions, please contact:
Main: b.n.j.menist@uva.nlExternal link
Practical questions: i.s.krasavtsev@uva.nlExternal link