Dies Natalis 2012
The Celebration of the Dies Natalis takes place today at 15:00 hrs in the Pieterskerk, Pieterskerkhof 1A in Leiden. There will be a live video broadcast of the ceremony, and a simultaneous translation will be provided in English.
News and events
LSGI - February 10th - Discussion with Arjen Oosterman, Vincent Schipper and Edwin Gardner: The changing idea of heritage in architecture
The LSGI takes place on the first Friday of each month from 13:30 to 15:00 at Gravensteen, Pieterskerkhof 6, Room 11 ( map ). There is no need to register in advance. A working paper will be posted on the website one week prior to the seminar.
New research on minorities in Islam
How do you study the complicated relations throughout history between the religious minorities of the Middle East and the Muslim majority? What role does language play in this context? How do these processes of inclusion and exclusion impact the way people dress?
6 and 7 February 2012 International Conference Archeology, Architecture and Liturgy
On monday 6 and tuesday 7 february 2012 the International Conference "Archaeology, Architecture and Liturgy. The Synagogue of Horvat Kur in the Context of Ancient Galilean Synagogues" will take place in The Spectrum Zaal in Plexus Complex and in the famous Temple Court of the Rijksmuseum. The general convenor is Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zangenberg, Leiden Institute for Religious studies. Participation in the conference is free, a contribution of 5 Euro is kindly asked as admission to the public lecture. Persons who wish to attend the symposium are kindly requested to make reservation beforehand.
Monday 27 February | 1st lecture by LUCIS spring fellow Jørgen S. Nielsen: In Europe, who is a Muslim?
On Monday 27 February, our LUCIS spring fellow 2012 will give his first lecture, out of five, in the LUCIS spring fellow lecture series 2012, entitled: 'Islam in Europe: A Challenge to Islam and Europe'. Time: 15.00-17.00 hours. Location: room 003c at P.N. van Eijkhof 1, Leiden. Everyone is welcome! The other lectures are scheduled on 12 and 19 March, and on 2 and 3 April.
29 May - 8 June | LUCIS Summer School on Manuscripts from the Muslim World
From Tuesday 29 May until Friday 8 June 2012, LUCIS, in cooperation with the Scaliger Institute, organises a summer school on manuscripts from the muslim world. Deadline for application: 1 April 2012.
Humanities Calendar
Curious about guest lectures and other events that take place at the Faculty of Humanities? This page contains an overview of all English Humanities related events in Leiden.