Esotericisim and Rationality

Abstract

This conference is not the first event of the Lithuanian Society of Religious Studies, founded in 2001 by Gintaras Beresnevičius and his associates, to be organised in cooperation with international associations. It is a testimony to the rapidly developing scientific field in post-Soviet Lithuania, the country's academic community that has joined international scientific networks, and the Society's efforts to bring the insights of non-denominational religious studies research to the attention of the public. Presentations were given not only by Lithuanian scientists, but also by esotericism researchers from all over the world - more than 200 speakers.