Literature & cultural dialogue in Norway
Orhan Ateş brings theology, philosophy, Sufism and literary expression into public conversations and creative encounters. His activities in Trondheim include a literary conversation and a storytelling course for seniors with multicultural backgrounds.
Fortell ditt liv – et kurs for flerkulturelle seniorer
2025 · Mangfoldshuset Trøndelag, Trondheim
Listed alongside author and poet Günel Movlud in an eight-session course on life stories, oral storytelling, poetry and short texts. The programme was organised by Mangfoldshuset and Litteraturhuset i Trondheim, with a stated course period of 21 November–20 December 2025.
Official programme · Norwegian →
Sufisme i litteraturen
15 November 2023 · Litteraturhuset, Sellanraa, Trondheim
A conversation on mysticism in literature, with particular attention to Turkish literature in historical and contemporary contexts. Orhan Ateş was the invited speaker; Gulabuddin Sukhanwar moderated the conversation.
Official programme · Norwegian →
For arrangører i Norge
Orhan Ateş er teolog, filosof og forfatter med interesse for sufisme, litteratur og dialog mellom kulturer. Han har deltatt i litterære arrangementer i Trondheim, blant annet samtalen «Sufisme i litteraturen» og kurset «Fortell ditt liv» for seniorer med flerkulturell bakgrunn.
For henvendelser om samtaler, foredrag, litterære arrangementer og samarbeid: [email protected]. Tema, språk og format avtales på forhånd.
Orhan Ateş is available for lectures, panel discussions, interviews and cultural conversations on theology, philosophy, Sufism, literature and intercultural dialogue.
Islamic thought & theology
- Ibadi thought and Islamic intellectual history
- Islamic philosophy: from al-Kindi to Ibn Arabi
- Theology, culture and society
Philosophy & spiritual experience
- Ancient Greek philosophy and the birth of Western thought
- Sufism and spiritual experience
- Philosophy, poetry and human experience
Literature & cultural dialogue
- Literature and cultural memory
- Intercultural dialogue and shared civilizations
Formats & invitations
For universities, cultural institutions, literary events and interdisciplinary discussions. Topics and format can be discussed according to the audience and occasion.
For an invitation, please include the proposed topic, institution, date, location or online format, and intended audience.