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Everything you need to know about EuARe, the event, registration, accommodation, and panels.

The European Academy of Religion

The European Academy of Religion, EuARe, offers a platform for researchers and scholars to meet, exchange ideas, collaborate, and develop further research. EuARe is an independent association supporting the study, research, and collaboration of religious topics across disciplines at the intersection of religion and social, cultural, and political issues. We offer a safe space for academic debate, analysis, and exchange. Our annual conference is a meeting place where researchers on religion of all academic disciplines are invited to share their research and contribute to the intellectual discourse. We support and inspire young researchers. We engage academics, policymakers, civil society, and faith-based communities through the generation of research impact and innovation and knowledge transfer perspectives.

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About EuAre 2023

The European Academy of Religion’s 2023 conference theme is Religion from the Inside. Religions join people in common endeavours, offer fulfilment and purpose to their adherents, and bind together the material and the immaterial. They can be described propositionally, but are whole ways of life. As such, religions have characteristics which may be clear to those within but which are difficult to grasp for those without: inhabiting a building is different to looking over its blueprints. The examination of what is added (and what is lost) by taking the inside view is the theme of this year’s annual meeting.

The European Academy of Religion’s 2023 conference theme is Religion from the Inside. Religions join people in common endeavours, offer fulfilment and purpose to their adherents, and bind together the material and the immaterial. They can be described propositionally, but are whole ways of life. As such, religions have characteristics which may be clear to those within but which are difficult to grasp for those without: inhabiting a building is different to looking over its blueprints. The examination of what is added (and what is lost) by taking the inside view is the theme of this year’s annual meeting.

Whether you are an academic, policymaker, member of a faith-based community, or someone generally interested in religion or interreligious dialogue, there will be something for you at EuARe 2023! We have delegates coming from six continents and representing the latest scholarship from within Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

With over 130+ panels and a diverse programme of cultural and social events, there are lots of ways to get involved and extend your research community.

  • 130+ Engaging Panels 
  • 900+ Diverse Delegates 
  • 14 Cultural & Social Activities 
  • 5 Major Religions 
  • 1 Impactful Week

The sixth annual conference of the European Academy of Religion will be held at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK from 19-23 June 2023.

Content from the formal opening, the keynotes, and the plenaries of our partner conferences are available online: St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology – YouTube

Social & Cultural Activities

We have many exciting social and cultural activities available to conference delegates, from Scottish ceilidh dancing and whisky tasting to manuscript viewings and theatrical performances. See the full list of options here. 

We have many exciting social and cultural activities available to conference delegates, from Scottish ceilidh dancing and whisky tasting to manuscript viewings and theatrical performances. See the full list of options here. 

Some activities have no cost and others require the purchase of a ticket. Any activities that have a cost will be listed as options during conference registration. 

Services of Worship

Multifaith prayer spaces are available to all delegates throughout the week in seminar rooms 8 and 9 in the Arts Building (Monday 11:00–18:00; Tuesday to Friday 09:00–18:00). 

Multifaith prayer spaces are available to all delegates throughout the week in seminar rooms 8 and 9 in the Arts Building (Monday 11:00–18:00; Tuesday to Friday 09:00–18:00). 

The five services of worship listed below will take place during the week of the conference. Please see the events page for further details. 

  • Cusanus Service: St Salvator’s Chapel  
  • Roman Catholic Mass: St James’ Catholic Church  
  • Service of Prayer: Holy Trinity Church of Scotland  
  • Muslim Friday Prayers: University Chaplaincy  
  • Prayer Book Evensong with Address: All Saints’ Scottish Episcopal Church

Panels

EuARe 2023 panels and keynotes cover a wide breadth of theological topics from many faith traditions. Please see the full programme of panels below for more details. 

EuARe 2023 panels and keynotes cover a wide breadth of theological topics from many faith traditions. Please see the full programme of panels below for more details. 

The full programme of conference panels can be seen here. 

Venues

The conference map is viewable here. 


The conference map is viewable here. 


St Mary’s Divinity Lecture 1 

Divinity Lecture 2 

Divinity Seminar 1 

Psychology Seminar 1 

Senate Room 

  • Located through an archway off South Street, the buildings of St Mary’s College occupy another of the ancient sites of the University. Today, they are home to the School of Psychology and Neuroscience and the School of Divinity. 
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EuARe Marquee 

Buchanan Building 

Buchanan Lecture Theatre 
Seminar Rooms 216 and 312 

  • The Buchanan Building is home to the University’s School of Modern Languages. It is at the eastern end of Market Street. 
  • There is no lift in the building, so access to the upper floors is by stairs. 
  • Location on Google Maps
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St Salvator’s Quadrangle 

Lower College Hall 
Schools 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 
Quad Rooms 30, 31 and 32. 

  • The impressive Upper and Lower College Halls offer grand interiors and can be used for high profile sessions or for refreshments and/or lunch.  On summer days delegates can relax on the manicured lawns, and for large events Lower College Lawn can provide an attractive site for a marquee. 
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Younger Hall 

Main Younger Hall 
Seminar rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 
Stewart Room 

  • Younger Hall is located on North Street in the centre of St Andrews and has a capacity of 958 set out theatre-style. This hall is St Andrews’ main concert venue, hosting performances by professional and amateur musicians. The hall features an advanced lighting and sound system, a piano and disabled access. 
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The Arts Building 

Arts Lecture Theatre 
Seminar rooms 115, 117, 119, 218, 220, 222, 317, 319 and 321 

  • The Arts Building offers a modern lecture theatre which can accommodate up to 46 delegates and nine contemporary seminar rooms.  These rooms feature flexible seating and integrated audio/visual equipment. The floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the rooms are flooded with daylight. In addition, the top floor boasts stunning views of St Andrews bay. 
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The Byre Theatre 

  • The Byre Theatre is a diverse and culturally vibrant home for all the people who live, study, work and play in St Andrews and beyond. Our mission is to connect people, ideas and experiences. 
  • The Byre Theatre has been part of the fabric of St Andrews for nearly 80 years and part of the University since 2014 
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The Irvine Building 

Irvine Lecture Theatre 
Forbes Laboratory 

  • The Irvine Building is in the historical heart of the University between St Salvator’s Quadrangle and St Salvator’s Hall. Enter from North Street between St Salvator’s Chapel and College Gate. 
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The Bute Building 

Bute Lecture Theatre A 
Bute Lecture Theatre D 

Information on the accessibility of the conference venues can be found here. 

Accommodation

No, accommodation is not included in the registration fee. 

No, accommodation is not included in the registration fee. 

David Russell Apartments

  • Single occupancy B&B: £58.80 per room per night 
  • Double occupancy B&B: £76.80 per room per night 

Agnes Blackadder Hall

  • Single occupancy B&B: £58.80 per room per night 
  • Double occupancy B&B: £76.80 per room per night 

University Hall

  • Single occupancy B&B: £46.80 per room per night 

Whitehorn Hall

  • Single occupancy B&B: £58.80 per room per night 

Please note that accommodation is subject to availability and not guaranteed, so should be booked as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Check in time for all accommodation: 15:00hrs 
 Check out time for all accommodation: 10:00hrs 

Yes. To enjoy a discounted rate, please enter ‘euare2023’ in the Promo Code box in the green search panel at the top of the page when booking your accommodation, then select your arrival and departure dates and your preferred residence. Please note that if you confirm your accommodation without the code it will not be possible to add the discount at a later stage. 

To book accommodation, please visit the University of St Andrews Holiday Accommodation page. 

Registration

Registration opened January 20th and is available online until June 1st (April 14th for the early bird discount). It will not be possible to register onsite. 

You can pick up your name badge in the EuARe Marquee at the following times: 

Monday 19th June: 11am – 5pm  

Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd June: 8:15am – 6pm  

Following your arrival in St Andrews please proceed to the blue Registration flag which will be located as follows:   

Please contact the conference team at euare2023@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any queries. 

Registration opened January 20th and is available online until June 1st (April 14th for the early bird discount). It will not be possible to register onsite. 

You can pick up your name badge in the EuARe Marquee at the following times: 

  • Monday 19th June: 11am – 5pm  
  • Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd June: 8:15am – 6pm  

Following your arrival in St Andrews please proceed to the blue Registration flag which will be located as follows:   

Please contact the conference team at euare2023@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any queries. 

Registration Category Full Week Rate Monday Rate Tues-Fri Rate
Early EuARe member: £175 £40 £50
Early EuARe non-member: £195 £45 £55
Regular EuARe member: £205 £45 £55
Regular EuARe non-member: £230 £50 £60
Early student EuARe member: £140 £35 £45
Early student EuARe non-member: £145 £35 £35
Regular student EuARe member: £165 £40 £50
Regular student EuARe non-member: £170 £40 £50

Registration includes access to all panels and keynotes as well as lunch and tea and coffee breaks for each day registered. 

You will have the opportunity to register for optional events during your main conference registration. If you have already registered and would like to add an event, you can do so through the amendment link in your confirmation email. Details about the events are available here.  

Please email EuARe2023@st-andrews.ac.uk regarding cancellations. Please note that after June 1st, all conference and event registration fees are nonrefundable. 

You will have the opportunity to make accessibility requests during conference registration. If you have a further question or concern related to accessibility, please email EuARe2023@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

You will have the opportunity to include this information on your registration form. If you forgot and need to update your information, you can do so via the amendment link in your confirmation email. If you have a further question or concern, please email EuARe2023@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

To register for partner conferences, please see their individual websites and registration processes, which are linked to from the partners page. 

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