The ICA’s Section for Archives of Faith Traditions (SAFT) invites you to an open virtual meeting on 5 November 2024. This meeting will focus on the significance of faith-based archives and the reinvigoration of SAFT, a section that has long championed the preservation and management of archives related to diverse faith traditions.
Originally founded as the Section of Archives of Churches and Religious Denominations in 1995, SAFT was renamed at the ICA Congress in Brisbane in 2012 to reflect a broader and more inclusive approach to faith traditions worldwide. SAFT advocates for the professional management of faith-based archives, ensuring both access and the protection of cultural resources that provide critical insights into the history and practices of various religious and spiritual communities.
This session will be moderated by Emilie Gagnet Leumas, SAFT Chair, Henri Zuber and Sumanta Rudra, both members of the SAFT Steering Committee.
More information on the agenda for this session and details on how to register can be found below.
KEY INFORMATION
Date and time
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 15:00 – 16:00 CET (Paris time). To confirm the date/time of this session in your time zone,
Location
Online
Language
English. Interpretation into other languages will not be provided.
Date and time
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 15:00 – 16:00 CET (Paris time). To confirm the date/time of this session in your time zone,
Location
Online
Language
English. Interpretation into other languages will not be provided.
The seminar is free and open for anyone to join. Registration is required to receive full details on how to connect to this virtual meeting.
AGENDA AND DISCUSSION TOPICS
- History of SAFT
- The importance of faith-based archives
- Contributions of faith tradition archives to communities
- Capacity building for the section
- Membership opportunities within SAFT
- Steering Committee – A call for volunteers
- Goals and objectives for reinvigorating SAFT
- Suggestions for future webinar topics
This open meeting will include presentations followed by a discussion, offering attendees the chance to share ideas and engage with the section’s leadership. Whether you are already a member of SAFT or simply interested in faith-based archives, we welcome your participation and input.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This meeting is open to all interested in the archival management of faith traditions. Archivists, researchers, and professionals from a variety of sectors are encouraged to join.
We look forward to your participation and hope you will consider becoming part of this important discussion.
Please note that this webinar will be recorded. By joining as a participant, you are consenting to the recording and its potential use for future communications purposes.
