The First Students Workshop on Peace, Religion and Media

Introduction

At this point in history, when media has become a window through which we can see the world and know about the reality, when it has dominated our political, social and cultural relations and while our thoughts, world views, lifestyles and even our religious beliefs are deeply influenced by it, to understand the media and its relation with the other aspects of human life is of the utmost importance. The First Students Workshop on Peace, Religion and Media which will be held simultaneously with The Second International Conference on Religion and Media will provide a unique opportunity in a friendly environment for the young participants to explore the complicated relationship between religion and media and to enhance their knowledge and skills in redirecting the power of this relationship towards the positive aim of building a culture of peace.

Objectives

• To develop a resource and knowledge base for young intellectuals, community leaders, journalists and other media activists
• To offer Fellowships to young scholars in research work in order to develop both their understanding about socio-cultural and political situation in the Middle East and the links between religion, media, globalization, and modernity.
• To foster interreligious dialogue and empower young leaders and activists with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence.

Program

• Participation in Religion and Media Conference
• Short course on Religion and Media Theories
• Curriculum development and Trainers Training for peacebuilding through mass media skills
• Meetings with prominent leaders in government, media and religious communities.
• Workshop Forum

Workshop Fees

There is NO registration or accommodation fee for selected participants but they are responsible for their own airfares. It means that only the costs of travel to and from Iran have to be paid by the participants and all costs of stay in Iran, including attendance at all conference sessions and workshop programs, accommodation, food and local transport, will be covered by the organizer.

Candidacy Conditions

• Being 22-to 30- year-old
• Holding at least a bachelor degree in related fields (communication studies, peace studies, journalism, media studies, sociology, anthropology, religious studies, political science…)
• Having work experience in journalism, film or media projects, peace-building, human rights activities or leadership experience in social activities

Note: All three conditions have to be met in order for an application to be considered.

Required Documents

An application form is available here. Interested candidates may send their application along with a recommendation letter and their resumes or CVs through fax or email.

Note: Only completed documents will be considered.

Deadline for Application is August 1st, 2008.

Selected applicants will be informed by August 15th, 2008.

For further information please contact:

IRIB University,
Niyayesh Highway, Vali-e-Asr Street,
Tehran, Iran.

Tel: +98 21 22652238
Fax: +98 21 22652238
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