16/09/2026
Brown Bag is back!
Calling all FOSS students! Join us for another Brown Bag session exploring the relationship between nationalism and religion from a comparative perspective.
Nationalism and Religion in Comparative Perspective: A New Typology of National-Religious Configurations
Does religion fuel nationalism, or hold it back? In this talk, Şener Aktürk examines how religion and nationalism have shaped each other in different societies, looking at religious exclusion, national identity, state policy, and the role of religion in nation-building.
🎙️ Speaker: Şener Aktürk
Professor of International Relations at Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye, whose research focuses on ethnicity, religion, and nationalism across Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East.
📅 23 September 2026
⏰ 10.30 AM–End Jakarta Time
Come join the discussion, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow FOSS students!