Powers of Pilgrimage: Religions in a World of Movement Prof. Dr. Simon Coleman E109

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In this conversation, Professor Dr. Simon Coleman, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and author of Powers of Pilgrimage (NYU Press, 2022), discusses the multifaceted nature of pilgrimage, exploring its definitions, personal significance, and broader implications for community and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of both the journey and the relationships formed during pilgrimage, as well as the ethical dimensions of volunteering in pilgrimage contexts. The discussion highlights how pilgrimage can serve as a catalyst for personal transformation, deeper commitment, and a sense of belonging within a larger community. As part of this conversation, Simon Coleman  explores the modern conception of pilgrimage, and the interplay between commercialization and ritual.  Prof. Coleman also reflects on the personal significance of pilgrimage and its potential for transformative experiences and much more.
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Simon Coleman is Chancellor Jackman Professor. He came to the University of Toronto in 2010 from the University of Sussex, where he had been Head of the Department of Anthropology. Prior to that, he had been Reader in Anthropology at the University of Durham, and Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health at Durham. He obtained his undergraduate degree and PhD from the University of Cambridge.
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