Overview
PhD Café — Rotterdam | 11 November 2025
Join us for an evening conversation with Kirsten Smeets on the relationship between the far right and religion in Europe. Smeets is a Theologian, Scholar of Religion, and Minister, educated at Radboud University (Nijmegen) with a specialization in Christian theological ethics and Islam.
Her presentation, “Framing ‘the Other’: Fortuyn’s Legacy, Identity Politics, and Representations of Islam on TikTok”, will explore religious and cultural narratives, and contemporary political discourse in Europe.
If you are interested, please fill out the registration form below.
Evenementgegevens
Date & time: Tuesday 11 november 2025, 18:00–20:00
Venue: Taandersplein 1, 3027 CN Rotterdam
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Questions: +31 6 8543 3014 E-mail: 📨 (Ahmed Deniz)
Note: A meal is included; please share any dietary restrictions when registering.
Our Website: ideis.nl/phd-café
About the speaker
Kirsten Smeets’ academic background at Radboud University informs her work on theology, ethics, and Islam—perspectives she brings to this session on contemporary European religion and politics. She has recently obtained her PhD from Radboud University.
Her website: Kirsten Smeets
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Attendee(s)
Kirsten Smeets