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10, 2016
Call for Scholars: Interreligious Explorations of Homelessness
sorbackend2016-10-19T20:11:59-04:00Seattle University’s new Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs is seeking to bring together theologians and scholars of religion from a variety of faith traditions and disciplines to explore the ways in which religious wisdom and the resources of faith communities can lend assistance in the analysis, diagnosis and community responses needed to address the problem of homelessness.
A unique opportunity to participate in the interreligious analysis of a pressing social issue
Scholars will meet at Seattle University on April 25 and 26, 2017. During the course of the two days, they will learn about the issue of homelessness from legal experts, policy analysts, and economists; participate in a discussion with local stakeholders, including religious leaders; and prepare paper proposal abstracts […]
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09, 2016
Participate in a VISOR Survey
sorbackend2016-09-27T17:19:37-04:00For information, gambling please visit the VISOR Project.
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09, 2016
Reformation Reverberations: Consequences & Challenges of Change at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
sorbackend2016-09-15T18:45:53-04:00Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California will hold this cross-discipline conference October 12-14, 2017. The conference theme is “Reformation Reverberations: Consequences & Challenges of Change.” The plenary speakers will be Mia M. Mochizuki, Associate Professor of the History of Art (New York University, Abu Dhabi and Institute of Fine Arts) and Brad S. Gregory, Dorothy G. Griffin Professor of Early Modern European History (University of Notre Dame). The conference invites participation from a wide array of disciplines, including but not limited to religious studies, theology, history, literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology, music, and art. The conference welcomes papers dealing with the socio-historical impact of the Reformation, the intellectual conundrums posed and answered by reformers and their counterparts, the questions of social […]
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09, 2016
Survey Construction Opportunity for Graduate Students
sorbackend2016-09-11T16:16:30-04:00To Graduate Students interested in studying campus ministry,
A national study of Catholic Campus Ministry has been sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Brian Starks is the PI for the study. The full research team will meet at the University of Notre Dame in October to design survey instruments, with plans to conduct two national surveys in Spring 2017.
There is an opportunity for one select graduate student to gain a seat at the table in the construction of the survey and its implementation! Graduate student access to data and ability to use for dissertation research is the major benefit. Please contact Brian Starks at bstarks3@kennesaw.edu if interested.
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08, 2016
The Global Religion Research Initiative of Notre Dame’s Center for the Study of Religion and Society
sorbackend2016-08-25T03:24:28-04:00The Center for the Study of Religion and Society in the Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Religion Research Initiative (GRRI), directed by Christian Smith and funded by the Templeton Religion Trust of Nassau, Bahamas. The GRRI will fund over 150 research proposals by distributing $3.1 million to scholars of global religion over the next three years.
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08, 2016
The Louisville Institute Announces its Grant Programs, includings its Dissertation Fellowships and Project Grants for Researchers
sorbackend2016-08-25T03:22:04-04:00The Louisville Institute offers four grant programs supporting religious and theological scholarship among pastors, academics, and researchers for the broader church. The Project Grant for Researchers (PGR) program awards grants up to $25,000 to support a diverse range of projects that may involve independent study, consultations, or collaborative research between pastors and academics. Application Deadline: October 1
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05, 2016
Visiting Instructor Position in Religious Studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa
sorbackend2016-05-12T16:17:05-04:00The Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida seeks an outstanding university instructor to fill a 9-month Visiting Instructor position beginning Fall 2016 with the possible extension for a second and/or third year. Candidates must have: a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a discipline that contributes to the interdisciplinary field of Religious Studies; a substantial amount of teaching experience at a large, diverse university; and evidence of excellence in teaching high-enrolling courses while managing a high course load (4-4) over several years. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Caribbean religions, World Religions, religious ethics, and religion and film, and who have substantial background in student recruitment. The teaching load will generally be 4 courses […]
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03, 2016
ASR News & Announcements
sorbackend2016-03-24T00:50:52-04:00In many ways, the Association for the Sociology of Religion is poised to embark on a very bright future. The planning for our 2016 meeting in Seattle — “Exploring Diversity: Varieties of Religion and Nonreligion” — is well underway, the Council just voted in support of retaining Oxford University Press as the publisher of our journal and Gerardo Mardi as its editor, and the Association has announced openings of two of its leadership positions — the editor position for our book series Religion and the Social Order and the Executive Officer position.
Annual Meeting
The 2016 Annual Meeting is being organized by our President, Lori Beaman, and our Program Chair, Ryan Cragun. Our hotel will be the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, which is […]