University College Cork - Study of Religions

02/06/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join the Cork Three Faiths Forum as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of fostering understanding, dialogue, and friendship across faith communities.

📅 Monday, 8 June 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Nano Nagle Place, Cork City, T12 XPX8
🚪 Please use the entrance on Evergreen Street

As we mark this special milestone, we reflect on the words of Audre Lorde:

“It is not our differences that divide us; it is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”

Enjoy an evening of celebration, conversation, and community. Finger food and refreshments will be served.

🌟 All are welcome.

31/05/2026

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy joined Cathy on BBC this morning to discuss topical news stories from a religions perspective, including indulgence, future of AI and names. Live from Glasgow studios. Special mention of his cat Sula and his rather expensive robotic cat litter. BBC Radio Scotland BBC Scotland

29/05/2026

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy’s thought for the day’ this morning morning reflected on . Why some of life’s deepest joys are often hidden inside the chaos, patience and small acts of showing up for one another.

Broadcast live from
Glasgow studios. BBC BBC Radio Scotland BBC Scotland

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0527/1575486-eid-celebrations-croke-park/

20/05/2026

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy discusses modern social habits on RTÉ’s Today

https://www.ucc.ie/en/religion/news/dr-amanullah-de-sondy-discusses-modern-social-habits-on-rtes-today.html

16/05/2026

12/05/2026

Professor Suzanne Owen of Leeds Trinity University concluded a successful external examination visit to the Study of Religions Department on Monday, 11 May 2026. Amanullah De Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam, expressed his sincere thanks for her valuable advice and recommendations aimed at further strengthening the programme at University College Cork.

05/05/2026

The Call For Papers deadline has been extended for the joint conference of the Irish Society for the Academic Study of Religions - ISASR & the British Association for the Study of Religions, to take place at Dublin City University, 19-21 August 2026.

New Deadline for proposals: 15 May 2026.

You will find the CFP and other details on the website:

Joint Conference between the Irish Society for the Academic Study of Religions (ISASR) and the British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) organised in conjunction with the Centre for the…

03/05/2026

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, Head of Religions and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam joined ‘Sunday Morning’ with Tony Kearney to discuss topical news, including King Charles’ visit to USA. BBC BBC Radio Scotland BBC Scotland