martedì 12 maggio 2015

World Conference on Fraternalism, Freemasonry & History: Research in Ritual, Secrecy, and Civil Society

da Masonic Times


The World Conference on Fraternalism, Freemasonry, and History: Research in Ritual, Secrecy, and Civil Society (La Conférence Mondiale sur la Fraternité, la Franc-maçonnerie et l'Histoire, recherche sur les notions de rituel, de secret et leur rapport à la Société civile) will take place on 29 & 30 May 2015 in Paris, France. This first conference will be hosted by the National Library of Paris and will be cosponsored by:


According to PSO's description, the conference "focuses on the study of ritual, secrecy, and civil society vis-à-vis the dynamics of Masonic scholarship around the world. The conference explores how civil society, secrecy, and ritual have been important elements during different episodes of local and world histories, and indeed still are. The WCFFH 2015 is a part of the PSO's support of research into social capital, civility, and the role of non governmental organizations in democracy".

International Commission for Fraternalism Studies: Guillermo De Los Reyes (Conference Chair- University of Houston), Paul Rich (George Mason University), Daniel Guiterrez-Sandoval (Policy Studies Organization), Pierre Mollier (Editor, Ritual, Secrecy, and Civil Society), Alain Bauer (National Conservatory for Arts and Crafts), Brent Morris (Scottish Rite Supreme Council), John Belton (Manchester Association of Masonic Research), Yasha Beresiner (InterCol London), Whitney Shepard (Policy Studies Organization), Guillermo Izabal (PriceWaterhouseCooper).

More info:

Présentation du colloque
   Detailed Schedule of Events / Le programme en français
   Topics and Proposals for WCFHH 2015
   Registration
   Committee on the Francken Documets: Special Pre-Conference Meeting
   Discussion of the Congress
   2017 World Conference in Paris
   About the Bibliothèque Nationale: Important Venue Notes 
   Reccommended Reading Lists and Resources 
   Other Travel Suggestions and Local Attractions
   The Role of the PSO in Academia