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11 08, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

2023-08-11T14:31:29-04:00

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow research position. The appointment is for one year with an option for renewal, which is preferred. The target start date is January 1, 2024.

Project description: The position is part of a five-year collaborative project between the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI and the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, which includes 47 congregations in central and southern Indiana. The project examines parenting and religious socialization in the contemporary context and is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Distinguishing characteristics of the Episcopal Church include its liturgical tradition, inclusivity, and public engagement. Topics on religious parenting […]

Postdoctoral Fellow Position2023-08-11T14:31:29-04:00
7 08, 2023

BU School of Theology job posting

2023-08-07T14:22:07-04:00

Assistant Professor of Religion and Society, School of Theology

Job Description

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor position in religion and society or practical theology, with a specialization in Black Church Studies and/or African American religious communities. Competence with social-scientific research methodologies is central to this position, with a preference for scholars who have experience with ethnographic methods, especially emerging forms such as hybrid and digital ethnography.

Click here for full description and application directions

BU School of Theology job posting2023-08-07T14:22:07-04:00
12 06, 2023

Young Scholars in American Religion announcement

2023-06-12T12:15:50-04:00

Attention young(er) scholars of American religion: the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture are inviting applications for the next cohort of Young Scholars of American Religion. Applications due June 20th!

Beginning in the fall of 2023, a series of seminars devoted to the enhancement of teaching and research will be offered in Indianapolis. The aims of all sessions of the program are to develop ideas and methods of teaching in a supportive workshop environment, stimulate scholarly research and writing, and create a community of scholars that will continue into the future.

https://raac.iupui.edu/programs/young-scholars-in-american-religion/2023-25-ysar-application/

Young Scholars in American Religion announcement2023-06-12T12:15:50-04:00
18 01, 2023

In Memory of Gary Bouma, 1942-2021 by Jim Spickard

2023-06-12T20:04:23-04:00

Gary Bouma was Australia’s pre-eminent sociologist of religion and a major contributor to sociology worldwide. A professor at Monash University, he held the UNESCO Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Relations – Asia Pacific from 2005–21 and directed or participated in scores of national and international research projects on such topics as religious pluralism, religious tolerance, and religions’ role supporting multi-cultural societies. He authored or edited over 30 books and 360 articles, including the path-breaking Australian Soul (2006). He was the Chair of the Board of Directors for the 2009 Parliament of World Religions and also an ordained Anglican priest. To all these roles, he brought a deep commitment to social justice […]

In Memory of Gary Bouma, 1942-2021 by Jim Spickard2023-06-12T20:04:23-04:00
16 01, 2023

INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON RELIGIONS

2023-01-16T12:06:40-05:00

INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON RELIGIONS (1st-4th March 2023)

Università Roma Tre, Dipartimento Scienze della Formazione, via del Castro Pretorio 20, Rome

Organising Committee:

Irena Borowik, Roberto Cipriani, Grace Davie, Enzo Pace, Philippe Portier, Helena Vilaça, Fenggang Yang, Siniša Zrinščak

PROGRAMME

Wednesday 1st March 2023

9:00 – Introduction by Roberto Cipriani (Roma Tre University)

9:30 – Opening speech by Patrice Brodeur (University of Montreal)

Coffee break

11:00 – Lecture on “Judaism” by Sergio Della Pergola (Hebrew University-Jerusalem)

Discussants: David Meghnagi (Roma Tre University), Ephraim Tabory (Bar-Ilan University-Ramat Gan)

INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON RELIGIONS2023-01-16T12:06:40-05:00
19 09, 2022

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position (Qualitative Focus)

2022-09-19T14:58:25-04:00

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position (Qualitative Focus)

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research invites applications for a Postdoctoral
Fellowship at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (formerly
Hartford Seminary) with a Qualitative Research Focus. This appointment is for two
years, with the possibility of an extension. The start date is as soon as possible or
November 1, 2022. We seek applications from scholars whose research addresses issues
at the intersection of religion and congregational research. We are looking for an
individual who is adept in qualitative methods and analysis. This position is part of an
on-going national study of congregational life and the impact of the pandemic on
churches entitled Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations: Innovation Amidst
and Beyond COVID-19 (EPIC): www.covidreligionresearch.org

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position (Qualitative Focus)2022-09-19T14:58:25-04:00
8 09, 2022

A Tribute to James Beckford (1942-2022), by Inger Furseth

2022-09-08T11:25:48-04:00

It is with deep sadness that I am writing to let you know that previous ASR President James A. Beckford passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on May 10th, 2022, in the company of his wife Julie and their three children.

Jim was a Fellow of the British Academy and a long-standing member and supporter of the Sociology of Religion’s professional societies.  His teaching and research took place at both sides of the Atlantic: the universities of Reading and Durham in the UK, Berkeley in California, Loyola in Chicago, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris. He came to University of Warwick in […]

A Tribute to James Beckford (1942-2022), by Inger Furseth2022-09-08T11:25:48-04:00
21 03, 2022

SSRC Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship

2022-03-21T12:04:43-04:00

The Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal (RSDR) Fellowship of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) aims to bring knowledge of the place of religion and spirituality into scholarly and public conversations about renewing democracy in the United States. These fellowships are offered by the SSRC Program on Religion and the Public Sphere with the support and partnership of the Fetzer Institute.

Applications are due April 14, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Apply online at apply.ssrc.org.

Overview

Since the country’s founding, scholars and citizens alike have debated religion’s place in US politics and civil society. The current moment is no exception. And while there are echoes from […]

SSRC Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship2022-03-21T12:04:43-04:00
11 03, 2022

Post Doctoral Fellowships Announcement

2022-03-11T14:38:04-05:00

Appointment Status:  Non-Tenure Track

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (formerly Hartford Seminary). These appointments are for two years, with the possibility of an extension.  The start date is as soon as possible or June 1, 2022. We seek applications from scholars whose research addresses issues at the intersection of religion and congregational research. We are looking for persons who are adept in both quantitative and qualitative skills, and hope to hire two postdocs with one specializing in each research approach. These positions are part of an on-going national study of congregational life and the impact of the Pandemic on churches entitled […]

Post Doctoral Fellowships Announcement2022-03-11T14:38:04-05:00
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