Sala Paladin, Palazzo Moroni, Padova
June 7, 2012
9.30 Welcome speech by public authorities
Major of Padova – Flavio Zanonato
Cariparo Foundation – Antonio Finotti
Ghanaian Ambassador in Italy – Her Excellency Mrs. Evelyn Anita Stokes-Hayford
University of Padova – Vincenzo Milanesi
University of Bologna – Raffaele Milani
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Introduction and presentation of the conference
Enzo Pace and Annalisa Butticci
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10.00 Pentecostalism and Global Religiouscapes
Key notes addresses
Peggy Levitt, Wellesley College, USA
Paul Freston, Balslillie School of International Affair, Canada
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13.00 Lunch
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15.00 The African Pentecostal Diasporas in Italy
Presentation of the research
Enzo Pace and Annalisa Butticci, University of Padova, Italy
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Documentary screening
African Pentecostal Churches in Italy
By Annalisa Butticci and Andrew Oghenerukewe Esiebo
Discussants:
Dario Da Re, Multimedia Center, University of Padova
Matthews Ojo, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Oyeronke Olademo, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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19.00 Photographic Exhibition opening
Na God!
Aesthetics of African Charismatic Power
By Andrew Oghenerukewe Esiebo
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June 8, 2012 – Sala Paladin, Palazzo Moroni, Padova
9.30 Pentecostalism and the Reshaping of Urban Spaces
Key note address
Sebastien Fath, CNRS, France
Moderator: Raffaele Milani, University of Bologna, Italy
Respondents:
Guido Moretti, University of Bologna, Italy
Paolo Ricca, Waldensian Faculty of Theology in Rome, Italy
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Coffee break
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11.30 Panel I – Aesthetics of Religion in Global Cities
Chair: Pino Lucà Trombetta, University of Bologna, Italy
Richard Burgess, University of Birmingham, UK
The use of architectural space by Nigerian Pentecostals in Lagos and London: the case of House on the Rock
Vicki L. Brennan, University of Vermont, USA
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord”: Pentecostal Soundscapes and Public Christianity in Lagos, Nigeria
Danny McCain, University of Jos, Nigeria
Addressing Urban Problems through Kingdom Theology: The “Apostles in the Market Place” Model in Lagos, Nigeria
Marian Burchardt, Max-Planck-Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Germany
Spaces of Belonging, Salvation and Success? Habitations of Pentecostalism and post-apartheid Modernity in South Africa
Andreas Thorn, Örebro University, Sweden
The Pentecostal congregation’s place within the City. The case of Stockholm
Discussion
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13.00 Lunch
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14.45 Panel II – Pentecostal Politics of Power
Chair: Paul Freston
Emanuele Fantini, University of Turin, Italy
Transgression and acquiescence: Pentecostal itineraries in Ethiopian public spaces.
Jiexia Zhai Autry, Institute for Global Engagement and George Mason University, USA
Miracles, Tongues and the Authetification of Faith: How the True Jesus Church Grows in Mainland China and Chinese Diaspora
Naar Mfundisi, University of Birmingham, UK.
“It is our Time to Shine!” Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity and the Re-shaping of the Religious Culture in Lusaka, Zambia
Ibrahim Abraham, University of Bristol, UK
Pentecostal Punk Rock and Post-secular Translation
Discussion
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16.00 Panel III – Pentecostalism and Gender Politics
Chair: Oyeronke Olademo, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Joy Kooi-Chin Tong, Indiana Wesleyan University, USA
Chinese Charismatic Churches and Female Leadership: A Case Study of Forerunner Christian Church in the US
Katharine L. Wiegele, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Reshaping Philippine Civic Spaces: Forces of Renewal in Politics, Gender and Citizenship
Rotimi Williams Omotoye, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
The History and Challenges of Women Leadership in Pentecostal Churches in Yorubaland, South-western Nigeria
Musa Ahmadu Barnabas Gaiya, Studies, University of Jos, Nigeria
Religion and Authority in A Nigerian Pentecostal Church
Discussion
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9 June – Sala Anziani, palazzo Moroni
9. 30 Panel IV – Pentecostal Politics of Expansion and Competition
Chair: Matthews OJO, Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, Nigeria
Paolo Naso, University of Rome, Italy
Pentecostalism and Protestantism: dialogue or competition?
Alberto da Silva Moreira, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás, Brasil
Expansion and diversity of Brasil Pentecostalism
Carmine Napolitano, Pentecostal school of Religious Sciences, Aversa, Italy
The Pentecostal movement in Italy
Special section
10.45 Sala Anziani – Palazzo Moroni
The Nigerian “Religious” Crisis
Musa Gaya
University of Jos – Nigeria
Matthews Ojo
Obafemi Awolowo University – Nigeria
Danny McCain
University of Jos – Nigeria
Moderator: Oyeronke Olademo – University of Ilorin – Nigeria
