The 3rd International Scientific Conference of the Lithuanian Society for the Study of Religions on the theme of “LIFE HERE AND HEREAFTER: BELIEFS AND PRACTICES” will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, 23-24 October, 2015 at Vilnius University, Lithuania.
Life here and hereafter is considered to be one of the core concerns of an individual throughout the history of humanity. Quest for the meaning of life, role of death, possibilities of life after death are challenged with a broad scope of perceptions, reflections and expressions among various spiritual and religious traditions, emerging spiritualities, groups and individuals.
This conference addresses the topic of life here and hereafter and focuses on beliefs and practices of diverse origins, their formation, spread and expressions. It also focuses on the past and current representations of the phenomenon in specific regions and worldwide, discussing its diverse manifestations and changes concerning institutional and individual religiosities on (trans)national and (trans)regional levels.