8. International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (IJRTP)

The International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage (IRTP) Group in conjunction with the International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage (IJRTP) and Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey invites abstracts for their 8th international conference to be held from 1-4 June 2016 at Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey. The aim of the conference is to provide both empirical and personal insights into the changing nature of religion in society and to further the debate for both policy-makers and academics to consider these evolving challenges within the future development of faith tourism and pilgrimage. The main emphasis for acceptance at this event is based on participants presenting original papers which apply to the main themes of the conference.
 The event will be structured to embrace these thematic sessions including:
·         Terrorism and Religious Sites
·         Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage - Conflicts and Challenges
·         Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage - Experiences and Impacts
·         Scared Sites
·         Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage - Theology and Theory
·         Motivations for Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
·         Routes and Trails - Modern and Ancient
·         Media and Technological Advancement for Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
·         Pilgrimage in Non-Religious Traditions
·         Religious Tourism, Pilgrimage and Identity
·         Religious Tourism, Pilgrimage, Culture and Heritage
·         Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage - and Well-Being
·         Revivalism of Religious Encounters in the Modern World
We also welcome suggestions for themes / themed paper sessions etc.

Deadlines:
Because attendance is generously supported by the local sponsors and Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted electronically to www.irtp.co.uk by 31 January 2016. If you are interested in being invited to attend, or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the organising committee:
·         Dr. Kevin Griffin                        [email protected]
·         Dr. Razaq Raj                           [email protected]
·         Dr. Yasin Bilim                          [email protected]
·         Dr. Özgür Özer                         [email protected]