Heritage and Religion

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

How can museums deal with collections from colonial pasts? What role does religious heritage play in a secular society? And how is heritage used by minorities to protect their traditions?

Price

from €2,771

Level

Academic master

Kind

Course

Subject

Manufacturing, engineering and construction

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Description

Heritage has become a prominent topic in today's political and cultural debates. Across Europe, many religious buildings are losing their original function, while governments and the EU are investing millions in conservation and adaptive re-use. Meanwhile, the increase in tourism and pilgrimage to religious objects, sites, and festivals is raising urgent questions about the sustainability and cultural impact of heritage.At the same time, migration and secularization reshape religious identities of communities and their relationship to the past. War, displacement, demographic change, and climate crisis place both material and immaterial heritage at risk. Efforts to preserve heritage are becoming increasingly urgent, yet resources are limited and competing interests often clash. How can these tensions be navigated?This is a unique interdisciplinary track at the interface of religion, identity, history, politics, and heritage studies. You are challenged to develop your own perspective and contribute to societal debates. During your placement, you will apply your critical and analytical skills to the real-world dilemmas and challenges facing the heritage sector.