6th Congress on Middle Eastern and Muslim Worlds Studies (6e congrès des études sur le Moyen-Orient et les mondes musulmans)
I am pleased to announce my participation in the upcoming 6th Congress on Middle Eastern and Muslim Worlds Studies, where I will be organizing and contributing to a double panel titled:
“New Religious Modes and Alternative Spiritualities in Contemporary Turkish Society: Emergence, Practices, and Social Issues”.
The double panel will consist of two interconnected panels:
Panel 1: Emergence of New Spiritual Practices and Syncretic Religiosities in Contemporary Turkish Society,
Panel 2: Resistance, Politicization, and the Reconfiguration of (A)Religious Identities in Contemporary Turkey.
In the first panel, I will be presenting my paper titled "Why Paganism in the Contemporary Era? The Construction of Neopagan Identities Under the Influence of Islamo-Conservatism".
In addition, I will also be speaking on a separate panel titled “La communauté des musulmans turcs de France: identité, organisation, politisation et interactions”.
My talk, "Rites, Religion, and Diaspora: The Case of Turkish Muslims in Alsace", will examine how diasporic identities are negotiated through religious practice and communal life among Turkish Muslims in the Alsace region of France.
These contributions aim to shed light on the evolving religious landscapes and identity formations both within Turkey and across its diaspora.
10th Biennial Conference of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism
I am honored to present my paper, titled “Crafting Secularized Religious and Spiritual Identities in the Turkish Context,” at the 10th Biennial Conference of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism. This esteemed academic gathering offers a unique opportunity to share my current research with leading scholars in the field and to engage in meaningful dialogue and critical exchange.
Workshop: The Echo of Ancestors: The Reemergence and Claims of 'Ancient' Religions in Europe
This interdisciplinary workshop explores the revival of ancient religions in Europe, examining their resurgence, dissemination, institutional recognition, and sociopolitical impact. As non-monotheistic beliefs—polytheism, paganism, and animism—gain renewed interest and are increasingly leveraged in identity debates, this initiative brings together researchers from across Europe for a cross-disciplinary investigation of these evolving dynamics.
Journée d’étude consacrée à la fête du Nouvel An : Nowrouz (Nevruz)
On March 20, 2025, a workshop on Nowruz will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Alain Beretz amphitheater (Presidency Building, Nouveau Patio – University of Strasbourg). Organized by the Departments of Persian and Turkish Studies in partnership with Strass’Iran, this event will feature several presentations on the traditions and celebrations of Nowruz in different cultures.
I will be giving a talk titled "Ergenekon and Neotengrism: Reflections on an Ideological and Symbolic Revision of Nevruz".
Conference : Material Religion Between Heritage and New Perspectives
The Ontology of Religious Objects in Neo-Pagan Movements: From Productive Effort to Rapid Consumption as a Mode of Transmission
Visiting Researcher at UCC
I am thrilled to share my recent experience as a visiting researcher at the Department of Study of Religions and the Marginalised and Endangered Worldviews Study Centre, University College Cork.
