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Notification & Event
March 10 / 2025 / 10h00 to 13h00
The Oxford (UP) Centre for Religion, Public Life and Security in Africa, at the University of Pretoria, cordially invites you to participate in a public lecture on the topic of
“Is it the sins of my parents?”
Religion and Disability in Conversation
Abstract:
At face value, many religions today promote inclusion, equal access, and the protection of the dignity of persons with disabilities. However, historically, most religious societies stigmatized and excluded persons with disabilities – teaching the belief that persons with disabilities were cursed or punished. In some religious communities today, the belief that persons with disabilities are still in need of saving is continued – opening the door to questionable beliefs and practices. This paper sets itself within this context, to contribute to challenging religious values pertaining to persons with disabilities.
Presenter: Dr Mathias Yuvan Shunmugam
Date: 10 March 2025
Time: 10h00 to 13h00
Venue: Rm 2-10, Theology Building, University of Pretoria
Online access: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/7fedcb6e704d4bec9f0c092581a9fb83
Enquiries: Ms Iwana Hartmann – hartmann.iwana@up.ac.za