The Seminar is intended for invited members of the military, the clergy, the media and the political community, researchers, lecturers, teachers, students and other representatives from private and public sector as well as JWC staff members and spouses.

Comprehensive Approach Seminar Programme

0900   Opening remarks Commander Joint Warfare Centre Major General Jean Fred Berger

0915   Dr. Iselin Frydenlund

• "When a Pacifist Religion Goes to War: The Role of Religion in Times of Violent Conflict"

0950    Mr. Thomas Wiegold

"Role of Religion in Conflicts from a Media Perspective"

1025   Coffee Break

1055   Maj (NOR) military chaplain Thor S. Olberg                      

"The Role of the Chaplain in International Operations"

1130   Dr. Henrik Syse

"The Ethics of Warfare - from the Theoretical to the Practical, From the General to the Existential: Reflections on the Relationship Between Ethics, Religion and Armed Conflict"

1200   Coffee and Snacks Break

1235   Panel Discussion with Questions and Answers

1335   Closing remarks Commander Joint Warfare Centre Major General Jean Fred Berger

1400   Reception for invited guests

Enquiries to be directed to Event Coordinator Lieutenant Colonel Markus Beck, Acting Chief Public Affairs Office, phone 52 87 91 31 or 480 82 568.