In a multicultural world the issue of religious identity and rights must be seriously addressed when examining the subject of human rights. In recent years Ireland has undergone a major transition and has become a multicultural nation of diverse ethnic and religious communities. As a predominantly Catholic country with a growing population of religious minorities, Ireland is facing the serious challenges of racism, multiculturalism and integration. This course on religion and human rights is designed to provide a meaningful way to address these challenges from a human rights perspective.

The course is aimed at a broad audience of university staff and students, those working in NGO, civil, educational, religious, and community sectors, as well as the interested public. The course is designed to encourage participants to go beyond stereotyping, to support dignity and respect of religious minorities and to work towards a more inclusive community.

How to apply

Contact: Zuleika Rodgers, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 2229, email: rodgersz@tcd.ie

Fee

€150 (concession rate €80). For security reasons payment should be by cheque/draft/postal money order only, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account.

Date, time and place

Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., for eight weeks from January to March 2012. The lectures will take place in the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.