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  • CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    AAR-SW Friends, The Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion and Westminster Theological Seminary have announced the call for papers for their 2017 Symposium on Faith and Culture on “The Bible and the Reformation.” The Symposium will be held on October 25-27, 2017 at Baylor University. Paper proposals of no more than 750 words should…

  • CFP: Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

    CFP: Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

    AAR-SW Friends, The Journal of Religion and Popular Culture is inviting submissions for consideration in a forthcoming themed volume on Star Wars. They invite articles exploring religious themes, imagery, and symbolism in the Star Wars universe. See below for the full CFP. JRPC Website With an extensive and still growing body of work, including two…

  • Symposium News: “Faith and Politics” (San Antonio)

    Symposium News: “Faith and Politics” (San Antonio)

    AAR-SW Friends, Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX has announced the T.B. Maston Symposium on Christian Ethics to be held on April 3-4, 2017. The topic is “Faith and Politics” and will feature:Mr. Stephen K. Reeves; Dr. Carl Johnson, Reverend and Dr. Myles Werntz. Regional scholars are invited to attend. [Click here for the symposium…

  • SWCRS Friday Night Movie: Silence

    SWCRS Friday Night Movie: Silence

    AAR-SW Friends, Join us Friday evening 7:00-9:30 pm at SWCRS for an AAR Film Screening of Silence. Silence is still in theaters, but AAR-SW has obtained permissions from Paramount Pictures for a special screening and discussion at our SWCRS meeting. There are two film adaptations (one in Japanese, one in English) of the 1966 novel Silence…

  • Newsflash: Former AAR-SW Region Artist BJ Parker Update

    Newsflash: Former AAR-SW Region Artist BJ Parker Update

    AAR-SW Friends, Many of you remember the artistic talents of BJ Parker, former AAR-SW Graduate Student representative. BJ’s unique combination of artistic talent and academic training merged in his many art projects displayed over the last several AAR SW regional meetings. BJ has recently announced the launch of his website http://www.bjparkerfineart.com featuring his latest art projects and…

  • CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    AAR-SW Friends, The Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion and Westminster Theological Seminary have announced the call for papers for their 2017 Symposium on Faith and Culture on “The Bible and the Reformation.” The Symposium will be held on October 25-27, 2017 at Baylor University. Paper proposals of no more than 750 words should…

  • CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    CFP: The Bible and the Reformation

    AAR-SW Friends, The Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion and Westminster Theological Seminary have announced the call for papers for their 2017 Symposium on Faith and Culture on “The Bible and the Reformation.” The Symposium will be held on October 25-27, 2017 at Baylor University. Paper proposals of no more than 750 words should…

  • Grant: International Council of Jewish Women – $2000 Research Prize

    Grant: International Council of Jewish Women – $2000 Research Prize

    AAR-SW Friends, The International Council of Jewish Women is now accepting applications for its third Women’s Research Prize. The research prize awards $2000 to an early career researcher contributing to the study of Jewish women. Interested applicants may view the International Council of Jewish Women’s website or contact the organization directly at [email protected]. Below I…

  • CFP: Daily Life of Women in World History

    AAR-SW Friends, Editors Colleen Boyett, Micheal Tarver, and Carolyn Neel are seeking authors to contribute articles to their forthcoming four volume encyclopedia on the Daily Life of Women in World History. The encyclopedia is contracted with ABC-CLIO Publishing. Interested potential authors should contact Micheal Tarver for a full list of available entries at [email protected]. As…

  • CFP: Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

    CFP: Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

    AAR-SW Friends, The Journal of Religion and Popular Culture is inviting submissions for consideration in a forthcoming themed volume on Star Wars. They invite articles exploring religious themes, imagery, and symbolism in the Star Wars universe. See below for the full CFP. JRPC Website With an extensive and still growing body of work, including two…