An international scientific and practical conference "Religion and Religious Studies in the Context of Digitalization of Society"

On April 22 of this year, an international scientific and practical conference "Religion and Religious Studies in the Context of Digitalization of Society" was held, organized by the Department of Religious Studies of the Eurasian National University named after L. N. Gumilyov together with the NJSC “N. Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue”.

The conference discussed a wide range of issues related to the influence of digital technologies on various aspects of the functioning of religion, religious and non-religious factors, on intra-religious and inter-religious interactions in the changed social conditions, as well as on the relationship between religion and secular ideologies, structures, subjects, both offline. and in online format.

Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs A.N. Khatiev.

A. Khatiev drew attention to the fact that global experience in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic does not bypass all spheres of society, including religion, religion coexists and interacts with the digital age, therefore, the emergence of questions about the relationship and interaction of religious experience and information technology is legitimate ...

In addition, he noted that the conference held at the international level is an important step in the development of religious studies, facilitating the exchange of views between young and experienced scientists, maintaining a link between science and experience.

The conference was also attended by domestic and foreign scientists, experts, doctoral students, undergraduates and students interested in researching the designated topic.