Name: ISEND Research Cluster Symposium: Disability, Faith and Inclusion
Start: 2023-05-18T12:00:37+0100
End: 2023-05-18T15:00:05+0100

Symposium Description

This symposium will explore how disability and inclusion are framed within the 6 major world religions. The speakers will discuss areas such as how disability and inclusion are represented in each holy book, scriptures, and teachings, and how the intersections of faith and disability resolve themselves at a practical level in the 21^st Century. As such, the symposium will:

critically explore how disability and inclusion are framed within the scriptures and teachings of the major world religions;
address tensions between culture and religion, how the two intersect;
explore spiritual needs of people with disability and how they can be supported education and other settings.

To Book

If you have any questions about this event or the work of the ISEND Research Cluster, please feel free to email Dr Geraldene Codina: g.codina@derby.ac.uk

The symposium is designed to be suitable for:

Researchers; advocates of disability, faith, and inclusion; teachers; educators, and social activists.

Symposium Agenda

12:00

Session opening and welcome by Goeff Sweeney (University of Derby, Director Multifaith Centre)

12:10

Introduction by Dr Geraldene Codina (University of Derby, Institute of Education)

12:20 - 1:50

Disability, Buddhism and Inclusion Dr Brenda Caldwell Philips (University of Derby, School of Psychology)

Disability, Christianity and Inclusion Lynda Herbert (Reader, Church of England)

Disability, Hinduism and Inclusion Prof. Nawal Perinja (Educational Director of the Vishwa Hindu Parish UK)

Disability, Islam and Inclusion Dr Ali Akbar (University of Derby, Department of Humanities)

Disability, Judaism and Inclusion Rabbi Gili Zidhiyah (Nottingham Democratic Synagogue)

Disability, Sikhism and Inclusion Dr Hardial Dhillon

1:50 - 2.10

Refreshments and networking

2.10 - 2.45 - Part 2: Panel Discussion

Questions and Answers from Part 1

Chaired by Wendy Conrad

2.45

Closing reflection and vote of thanks from Jo Bishton (University of Derby, Department of Humanities)