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17 11, 2020

William H. Swatos, Jr. (1946 – 2020), former Executive Officer of ASR, by Kevin J. Christiano, Barbara Jones Denison, and Peter Kivisto

2020-11-17T17:15:54-05:00

William H. Swatos, Jr. (b. September 25, 1946 – d. November 9, 2020)

William H. (Bill) Swatos, former Executive Officer of the Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR), passed away on November 9, 2020, at the Community General Hospital Medical Center in Sterling, Ill.  He was 74 years old.  The immediate cause of death was complications from COVID-19, though Bill had been struggling for several years with neurological impairment and with the onset of memory loss and dementia.

Professor Swatos received his bachelor’s degree in sociology with honors (1966) from Transylvania University in Kentucky, and his M.A. (1969) and Ph.D. (1973) in the same subject from the University of Kentucky.  The Department of Sociology at Kentucky named Bill its distinguished alumnus in […]

William H. Swatos, Jr. (1946 – 2020), former Executive Officer of ASR, by Kevin J. Christiano, Barbara Jones Denison, and Peter Kivisto2020-11-17T17:15:54-05:00
14 10, 2020

Candler School of Theology, Faculty Position – Pastoral Care and Counseling

2020-10-14T10:38:28-04:00

Candler School of Theology invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in Pastoral Care and Counseling with a focus on chaplaincy to begin in the Fall of 2021.  Appointments can be made at any rank including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

The successful candidate will have a well-defined research focus within the field of pastoral care, pastoral theology, chaplaincy studies, spiritual care, pastoral counseling, or a closely related discipline alongside a demonstrated capacity to lead an emerging program in chaplaincy at Candler. The new concentration in chaplaincy prepares M.Div. students for spiritual care in a variety of settings including clinical, criminal justice, military, and educational settings.  The candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Th.D. in the field by the […]

Candler School of Theology, Faculty Position – Pastoral Care and Counseling2020-10-14T10:38:28-04:00
17 09, 2020

Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice University Podcast

2020-09-17T17:14:01-04:00

The Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice University, directed by Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund, has launched a new podcast! RELIGION UNMUTED is the podcast that brings women’s voices to the table. We explore how religion impacts public discourse around important social issues, like racism, politics, immigration, health, and the body. Join us for research-driven dialogue that amplifies women’s voices in conversation about religion and public life. Subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen; or listen to our latest episode here: https://rplp.rice.edu/research-studies/turning-tables-gender-and-religion.

Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice University Podcast2020-09-17T17:14:01-04:00
13 08, 2020

ASR News & Announcements

2020-08-13T16:33:08-04:00

ASR News & Announcements

Rachel Kraus, Executive Officer

Typically, around this time of year, our News and Announcements would include highlights from our Annual Meeting.  Unfortunately, we are all aware that Covid-19 has led the ASR Council to cancel our 2020 Annual Meeting.  The ASR Council recognizes that not having a conference this year may be very disappointing.  Every year, we look forward to intellectually stimulating research and conversation, sharing teaching experiences, and navigating grant opportunities.  The ASR Council will begin preparations for our 2021 Annual Meeting in the coming weeks.  Our Chicago hotel is conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile between the ASA hotel and the heart of Chicago.

Congratulations, again, to the winners of ASR’s 2020 election.  Gerardo Marti will serve […]

ASR News & Announcements2020-08-13T16:33:08-04:00
11 08, 2020

Louisville Institute Grant Opportunities

2020-08-11T20:57:22-04:00

Funded in 1990 by the Religion Division of Lilly Endowment, Louisville Institute awards grants and fellowships to those who lead and study North American religious institutions, practices, and movements, advancing scholarship to strengthen church, academy, and wider society.

Are you a pastoral leader, researcher, senior scholar, or early career scholar seeking time and funds to support a research project?  The Louisville Institute provides several grant and fellowship opportunities to fund your work.

 

Grant Opportunities:

Pastoral Study Project Grant

Amount: Up to $15,000

Deadline: September 1st

 

Project Grant for Researchers

Amount: Up to $30,000

Deadline: October 1st

 

Sabbatical Grant for Researchers

Amount: Up to $40,000

Deadline: November 1st

 

First Book Grant for Scholars of Color

Amount: Up to $40,000

Deadline: January 15th

 

Dissertation Fellowship

Deadline: February 1st

Amount: $25,000

 

Other Fellowships:

Doctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship

 

Visit www.louisville-institute.org for complete application information […]

Louisville Institute Grant Opportunities2020-08-11T20:57:22-04:00
21 06, 2020

JSSR Editor-in-Chief Job Search

2020-06-21T14:32:51-04:00

The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) is an interdisciplinary academic association that stimulates, promotes, and communicates social scientific research about religious institutions and experiences. SSSR was founded at Harvard University in 1949 as the Committee for the Social Scientific Study of Religion. Today SSSR fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among more than a thousand scholars from sociology, religious studies, psychology, political science, economics, international studies, gender studies, and many other fields. The Society’s flagship publication, the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR), is a highly cited resource in the field. More information about JSSR is available at sssreligion.org/journal.

We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to begin service in January 2021 for a four-year term. To be eligible, candidates should hold a Ph.D. […]

JSSR Editor-in-Chief Job Search2020-06-21T14:32:51-04:00
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