Past Faith Studies Research Conferences (First to Third)

First Faith Studies Research Conference: “The Enlightenment and Religion.” On Friday, September 6, 2019, a research conference was held on the theme “The Enlightenment and Religion,” with the author Masaru Sato as guest lecturer. A lively discussion unfolded, interwoven with paper presentations. This content is covered in Chapter 2 of Soka Faith Studies I.

Second Faith Studies Research Conference: “Reason and Faith.” On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, a research conference on the theme “Reason and Faith” was held online, with Makoto Kurozumi, professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, and the author Masaru Sato as guest lecturers. A lively discussion took place, accompanied by a live stream (limited access). This content is covered in Chapter 4 of Soka Faith Studies I and Chapter 3 of Soka Faith Studies II.

Third Faith Studies Research Conference: “On Nichiren Daishonin.” On Saturday, October 29, 2022, a research conference was held on the theme “On Nichiren Daishonin,” welcoming Fumihiko Sueki, professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, and Hiroo Sato, professor at the Graduate School of Tohoku University, as guest lecturers. In addition to paper presentations by the research fellows, lectures were given by the outside speakers, followed by a general discussion with a lively exchange of views. This content is covered in Chapter 1 of Soka Faith Studies II.