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9 08, 2015

Carroll J. Bourg, 1928-2015, Past President of ASR, by Anthony J. Blasi

2015-08-09T17:22:44-04:00

Carroll’s thoughtful and conceptually-oriented writings reveal a continuing interest in a participatory sociology, the Jesuits, the participatory endeavors of youth, the compass of sociology as a discipline, religion, and the well-being of the elderly. Members of the Association for the Sociology of Religion remember him as the editor of the journal, Sociological Analysis (1973-1980), in many respects defining the character of the journal which typifies it to this day, under the name Sociology of Religion. He served as president of the Association in 1980.

Carroll J. Bourg (1928-2015) – A Tribute by Anthony J. Blasi

Carroll J. Bourg, 1928-2015, Past President of ASR, by Anthony J. Blasi2015-08-09T17:22:44-04:00
7 08, 2015

Position Announcement: Executive Officer of the Association for the Sociology of Religion

2015-08-07T20:47:07-04:00

The Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) is seeking an Executive Officer to serve a four-year term beginning August, 2016. The person we seek should be familiar with and committed to the work of the Association and should be able to organize and maintain an efficient office in support of its mission. The Executive Officer’s major responsibilities include choosing hotels for the annual meetings and managing logistical aspects of those meetings; working closely with the Program Chair to construct and produce the meeting program; managing ASR’s finances; processing memberships; providing administrative support to the ASR Council, Officers, and committees; running annual elections; maintaining and improving the ASR website; and communicating appropriately with ASR members.

Compensation will be established by the Executive Council […]

Position Announcement: Executive Officer of the Association for the Sociology of Religion2015-08-07T20:47:07-04:00
3 08, 2015

Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion, Tenure-track, Boston University School of Theology

2015-08-03T18:40:32-04:00

The following position announcement is contingent on budgetary approval by the Provost of Boston University.

Those attending the Chicago ASA/ASR meetings who are interested in this position may contact Nancy Ammerman (nta@bu.edu) to arrange an informational conversation.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Sociology of Religion at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin July 1, 2016. The candidate will hold a PhD in Sociology of Religion or an appropriate, equivalent degree. An additional seminary degree (e.g., MDiv, MTS, MAR) is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong research record and research skills with an emphasis on congregational or community studies, and on cross-cultural and global issues in the field. Active engagement in […]

Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion, Tenure-track, Boston University School of Theology2015-08-03T18:40:32-04:00
23 05, 2015

ASR News & Announcements – 2015 Elections and Awards

2015-05-23T17:00:20-04:00

This year’s annual meeting will be held August 20-22, 2015, at an elegant hotel with a notorious history — the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel, located immediately north of the ASA’s Hilton Chicago and overlooking the Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan.  The hotel features a tapas restaurant, stylish rooms, and a grand Crystal Ballroom.  Since its opening in 1910, many famous – and not so famous – figures have visited the hotel, including several U.S. presidents, business magnets, philanthropists, and movie stars.  It was also a frequent hangout of mob boss Al Capone.  As usual, we will begin our meeting with an Opening Night Reception on Thursday, August 20, which will include not only the unveiling of new ASR […]

ASR News & Announcements – 2015 Elections and Awards2015-05-23T17:00:20-04:00
29 04, 2015

Visiting Instructor Position in Religious Studies at the University of South Florida

2015-04-29T16:57:26-04:00

University of South Florida. The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Instructor I position beginning Fall 2015 with the possible extension for up to three years. We are seeking a candidate who is an outstanding teacher with a deep interest in pedagogy as well as theoretical and methodological issues in the study of religion. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in religious studies or in one of the disciplines that contribute to the interdisciplinary field of religious studies. Applicants are expected to have successfully defended the dissertation for the doctoral degree by July, 2015–with the degree officially conferred by the end of August, 2015. The department has particular interest in candidates with a specialization in: Islam and […]

Visiting Instructor Position in Religious Studies at the University of South Florida2015-04-29T16:57:26-04:00
13 02, 2015

Call for Papers from journal Sociology of Religion for Advanced Graduate Students

2015-02-13T19:11:45-05:00

The editors of Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review are now soliciting essays (25 page maximum or 7,000 words, all inclusive) built on dissertations in process. Focused on advanced graduate students, the essay should speak specifically to your scholarship, yet generally to sociologists interested in religion by presenting a central idea of relevance to our readership. In addition, the essay should also reflect on the process of developing as a sociologist whose scholarship includes a clear focus on religion, which may include observations on how “sociology of religion” as a sub-field is currently being shaped, where it is heading, why that matters, etc. While the essay may address one’s own experiences and in the first person, all aspects of the essay should remain of relevance and interest […]

Call for Papers from journal Sociology of Religion for Advanced Graduate Students2015-02-13T19:11:45-05:00
26 01, 2015

American Academy of Religion, Sociology of Religion Group’s Call for Papers

2015-01-26T21:06:48-05:00

The Sociology of Religion Group (SOR) aims to bridge the gap between sociology of religion and religious studies. For the most part, these fields have been isolated from each other with scholars from each existing in separate departments, attending different meetings, and publishing in different journals. We believe that this cloistering has hindered the development of both fields and that only a cross-fertilization that transgresses departmental boundaries can foster progress in research. Therefore, we invite scholars from both sociology of religion and religious studies to submit innovative papers pushing the boundaries of both fields.

We are open to both panel and paper proposals across a wide range of topics of interest to both the sociology of religion and religious studies and […]

American Academy of Religion, Sociology of Religion Group’s Call for Papers2015-01-26T21:06:48-05:00
22 01, 2015

Asian Pacific Islander Catholic Survey Invitation

2015-01-22T23:06:34-05:00

Dear friends and colleagues,

I along with Drs. Tricia Bruce and Stephen Cherry are conducting a national survey of Asian Pacific Islander Catholics. May we ask for your help in disseminating this survey announcement to any and all individuals you may know for whom this applies?

The survey team has constructed invitations in 13 Asian-specific languages which I attach here (all with direct links to the survey). I also attach a copy of the endorsement letter from Bishop Calvo which can also be found on this site:

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/cultural-diversity/asian-pacific-islander/upload/survey-bishop-calvo-invitation-letter.pdf

If you prefer, you can use the main announcement below and cut and paste in an email. Thank you for any help you are willing to extend. Hope all is well this season.

Jerry Park

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The United […]

Asian Pacific Islander Catholic Survey Invitation2015-01-22T23:06:34-05:00
22 01, 2015

UC Riverside, Department of Religious Studies, Job Advertisement

2015-01-22T21:13:56-05:00

The Department of Religious Studies is seeking to fill the following Lecturer positions for Spring of 2015. Applicants should apply before the initial review date, which is February 23rd, 2015.

Spring Quarter 2015

Mar. 30, 2015 to June 12, 2015

RLST 014 Religion and Science
Course Description:
Covers major themes in the relation of science and religion. Primary focus is on issues between science and Western religions, with attention to Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Major attention is given to creationism and Darwinian evolution. Explores religious meaning in a scientific cosmos through the study of contemporary science fiction and film.

RLST 108 Modern Hinduism
Course Description:
A survey of developments in the Hindu religious tradition during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, inside and outside of India. Topics covered include […]

UC Riverside, Department of Religious Studies, Job Advertisement2015-01-22T21:13:56-05:00
26 11, 2014

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Sociology of Religion at University of Oklahoma

2014-11-26T19:24:54-05:00

The Department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the sociology of religion to begin August 16, 2015.  The department seeks candidates who can teach in the field of the sociology of religion and who show promise of developing a nationally visible research record.  We are especially interested in applicants whose work in religion intersects with other research areas in the department, such as family, gender, inequality, deviance, and social psychology.  The occupant of this position will be affiliated with the Religious Studies Program but will be based in the Sociology Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in sociology at the time of appointment.  The teaching load is two […]

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Sociology of Religion at University of Oklahoma2014-11-26T19:24:54-05:00
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