
Mihai Coman Launches 101 Concepts for Understanding the World’s Religions at UAV
2/28/2025Renowned scholar Prof. Univ. Dr. Mihai Coman presented his latest book, 101 Concepts for Understanding the World’s Religions, at Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad (UAV), in an event organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Published by Polirom Publishing House, the book explores key concepts such as religious marketing, popular religions, politico-religious syncretism, televangelism, and digital pietism, offering fresh perspectives on global religious phenomena and contemporary religious symbols.
The second part of the event featured an interactive session, where the author engaged in an open and sincere dialogue with students and attendees.
Event Highlights:
- Opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Univ. Dr. Habil. Liviu Sevastian Bocîi, UAV Vice-Rector, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alina Nicoleta Pădurean, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Insights on the author and the book were shared by Prof. Univ. Dr. Habil. Carmen Neamțu, Prof. Univ. Dr. Habil. Corneliu Simuț, and writer Vasile Dan, President of the Union of Writers, Arad Branch.
The event was an important moment for the academic and cultural community of Arad, offering attendees a deeper understanding of contemporary religious studies.