On March 23, 2026, the FER (Feminism and Religion) online school began with a course on gender-based violence titled “Who Killed God in Her?”. It is a powerful and symbolically rich question that opens space for a deeper understanding of the relationship between religion, power, and violence against women, introduced by Prof. Dr. Lidija Radulović from Belgrade.

In the first lecture, Prof. Dr. Radulović introduces participants to this complex topic, offering an analytical and engaged approach that connects theory with social reality. The question of “killing God in someone” does not refer to religion in a literal sense, but rather to the loss of dignity, self-confidence, and a person’s inner sense of worth. In the context of gender-based violence, it symbolizes the process through which violence—whether physical, psychological, or structural—destroys a woman’s sense of self-worth, safety, and spiritual integrity.

This course represents an important segment of the program, reaffirming the school’s commitment to critical thinking and opening dialogue on topics that are often marginalized, yet deeply present in everyday life.

Participants of the FER school come from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.