Skip to content
Close

Event Types

Current Topics

Recordings

Back to Events Calendar

Contemporary Europe and European Union Study Groups

The Populist Paradox: How the Promotion of Christian Identity by European Populists Contributes to Secularization

February 1, 2017
4:15pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room, Adolphus Busch Hall
The Populist Paradox: How the Promotion of Christian Identity by European Populists Contributes to Secularization
With the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States
Olivier Roy
Speaker
Olivier Roy
Research Director, Unit on the 'Iranian World,' Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris
Tarek Masoud
Discussant
Tarek Masoud
Sultan of Oman Professor of International Relations, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Introduction by

Muriel Rouyer
Muriel Rouyer
Visiting Scholar 2009-2010, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
 
February 1, 2017
4:15pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room, Adolphus Busch Hall
Video recording 1h:41m

The promotion by populists and conservative movements of Europe’s "Christian identity" does not correspond to an increase in Christian religious practices in Europe. Furthermore, it runs against what the churches consider to be Christian "values". The populist electorate has de facto internalized liberal societal values (sexual freedom, for example). Through the "folklorization" of religious markers such as nativity scenes, populist leaders deprive them from any religious spirituality.

Sponsors

Related Topic

Nationalism and Populism

Related Events

Activating Populism: The Role of Blame Attribution Populism, Nationalism and Radical Politics Study Group — Activating Populism: The Role of Blame Attribution
March 1, 2017
2:15pm - 4:00pm
  • Kirk Hawkins – Associate Professor of Political Science, Brigham Young University
  • Ryan Enos – Associate Professor of Political Science, Government Department, Harvard University
Trump, Brexit, and the Future of Nationalist Populism in the US and Europe Populism, Nationalism and Radical Politics Study Group — Trump, Brexit, and the Future of Nationalist Populism in the US and Europe
September 28, 2016
1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Joachim Fritz-Vannahme – Director, Programme Europe’s Future, Bertelsmann Stiftung
  • Dani Rodrik – Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy, Harvard Kennedy School
  • Theda Skocpol – Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology, Harvard University; Faculty Associate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Daniel Ziblatt – Eaton Professor of the Science of Government, Harvard University; Resident Faculty & Seminar Co-chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Unit Director, Transformations of Democracy, WZB Berlin Social Science Center
  • Chair Bart Bonikowski – Past Resident Faculty
What Can’t Happen Here? European Historical Perspectives on Current American Politics New Directions in European History Study Group — What Can’t Happen Here? European Historical Perspectives on Current American Politics
February 21, 2017
4:15pm - 6:00pm
  • David Armitage – Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History & Chair, History Department, Harvard University; CES Faculty Associate & Seminar Co-Chair
  • Peter E. Gordon – Amabel B. James Professor of History, Harvard University; CES Resident Faculty & Seminar Co-Chair
  • Mary D. Lewis – Robert Walton Goelet Professor of French History, Harvard University; CES Resident Faculty & Study Group Co-Chair
  • Charles Maier – Leverett Saltonstall Professor of History, Harvard University; CES Resident Faculty
  • Terry Martin – George F. Baker III Professor of Russian Studies, Harvard University
  • Derek J. Penslar – Visiting Professor of History, Harvard University; CES Resident Faculty & Study Group Co-Chair
  • Chair Maya Jasanoff – Coolidge Professor of History, Harvard University; CES Resident Faculty & Study Group Co-Chair
Close