News and Events

Parliament of the World's Religions

First held in Chicago in 1893, the Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together the world’s religious and spiritual communities, their leaders and their followers to a gathering where peace, diversity and sustainability are discussed and explored in the context of interreligious understanding and cooperation. 

The 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions will be held in Melbourne, Australia and will span seven nights and six days – from December 3rd to 9th - bringing together an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 persons. For more information seehttp://www.parliamentofreligions2009.org/whatisparliament.php

Past Events

Religious and Cultural Freedom under a Bill of Rights  

Canberra, 13-15 August 2009

On 13-15 August 2009, the BYU International Center of Law and Religion Studies and RUSSLR hosted a major conference on cultural and religious freedom under a bill of rights. 

Law School at Leading Edge of Research

The University of Adelaide Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion (RUSSLR), was launched on November 13th. RUSSLR is the first centre or institute in Australia to study the relationship between society, law and religion – putting it at the leading edge in Australia of what is already a major research area worldwide.  

Dr Paul Babie, Associate Dean of Law (Research) in the School of Law, is the inaugural Director of this Research Unit.  The RUSSLR was launched by Professor James McWha, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide and the key address was provided by Dr Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney.

View photos from this event online at Development and Alumni's Flickr Gallery.

To view the speech of RUSSLR Director, Dr Paul Babie, click here. 

To view the speech of Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence, click here. For audio click here.