Colloquium on Violence and ReligionThe COLLOQUIUM ON VIOLENCE AND RELIGION (COV&R) is an international association of scholars founded in 1990. It is dedicated to the exploration, criticism, and development of René Girards mimetic model of the relationship between violence and religion in the genesis and maintenance of culture. COV&R is concerned with questions of research and application. Scholars from diverse fields and theoretical orientations are invited to participate in its Conferences and publications. Schedule of the COV&R 1999 Conference in Atlanta (with links to papers presented). About the Department | Faculty & Staff | Courses | Calendar of Events | Resources | Affiliate Organizations | Virtual Exhibitions Department of Religion | Emory College | Emory University Home |