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Interdisciplinary Conference – Religious Hypotheses and the Study of Human Nature

The interdisciplinary conference will be held in Timisoara, Romania from 28-29 October, 2022. It focuses on the biblical view of human beings, seeking to answer the question about its truth from a multiplicity of angles, from philosophical through theological to scientific-empirical approaches. The talks are addressed to academics working in and outside the respective fields as well as to an interested lay audience. Attendance is free, for more information please refer to the poster above or visit: religioushypotheses.com/conference

The project “Religious Hypotheses and the Study of Human Nature” is a part of the project “New Horizons for Science and Religion in Central and Eastern Europe” funded by the John Templeton Foundation, coordinated locally by the Agora Christi Foundation and carried out under the auspices of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion of the University of Oxford and the Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch.

"Timișoara for Ukraine"

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We live and witness the tragic moments experienced by innocent people, women and children in Ukraine, subjected to the constant attacks of a criminal aggressor. It is time to mobilize and do all we can to alleviate their suffering. The image of God shines in each one of them.

To maximise efficiency and avoid any overlapings, the Areopagus Center has decided to join the efforts of the communities in the city of Timișoara, inviting you to channel your financial support to the "Timișoara for Ukraine" project.

At this stage, the first fundraiser for the city of Cernăuți (Ukraine) is launched following a request for civil protection equipment from the mayor's office there. Your money will be used so that women and children who fled the war-zones and arrived in Cernăuți can be accommodated in proper conditions, and the wounded, if they are transported there, can benefit from medical treatment.

The "Timișoara for Ukraine" campaign is carried out through the collaboration of Timisoara City Hall, NGOs, associations, religious communities, local entrepreneurs and involved citizens, in solidarity with Ukraine.

Donation account: RO28 RNCB 0255 1510 2294 0001

Bank: BCR

Details: Support for Ukraine

Account holder: Fundatia Comunitara Timisoara

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Dear friends,

Welcome to the Areopagus website!

The Areopagus Centre is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization which seeks to analyze the religious phenomenon and to contribute to the enrichment of the role of religious communities in Romania and in southeastern Europe.  The Centre functions on an interconfessional level, offering the different traditions and religious groups of Romania an optimal context for collaboration and dialogue.

The Areopagus Centre was founded in 1997 by a group of Christians concerned with presenting the Gospel in a way that is relevant to contemporary culture and society.  The organization’s name itself—“Areopagus”—reflects this ethos, being inspired by the name of the ancient Areopagus of Athens, where Saint Apostle Paul presented the Christian message in dialogue with the philosophies of his day and as an alternative to these (Acts ch. 17).  

From an institutional point of view, Areopagus includes two distinct bodies, the “Areopagus Centre” and “Areopagus CRISDU”.  Thus, in 1997 the “Areopagus Centre for Christian Educationa nd Contemporary Culture” was founded, with education—especially the promotion of Christian education and dialogue between faith and society—as its principal scope.  Later, in 2003, the “Areopagus Regional Centre for Social Integration and Human Development” was founded, with primarily a practical and applicative social orientation.  

Our organization enjoys national and international recognition, its activities being appreciated by persons of note such as Walter Schwimmer, the former General Secretary of the Council of Europe; Professor David Robertson of Oxford University; Horia-Roman Patapievici; and Mihai-Răzvan Ungureanu, among others.

More information and resources associated with our organization are offered on this site.  We invite you to explore and hope that you will want to return with pleasure to Areopagus—meeting us not only in virtual space, but also personally, at our headquarters in Timisoara, Calea Martirilor 104!

The Areopagus Team

Departments:

• The Areopagus Center for Christian Studies and Contemporary Culture
• The Regional Center for Social Integration and Human Development CRIS-DU Areopagus
• The Areopagus Institute of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
• Training Program in Biblical Counseling
• Education Department
• Languages Department, Romanian Language and Culture
• Areopagus Library