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CFP: Hamsa: Journal of Judaic and Islamic Studies
The editors of Hamsa: Journal of Judaic and Islamic Studies are very pleased to publicly announce that the journal is now accepting proposals for its 4th volume. For this volume, we particularly welcome proposals offering original analysis on the broad subject of Judaic and Islamic studies. The deadline for this call for papers is October 15, 2017. The papers should be…
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CFP: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion
The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion is creating a third edition and would welcome articles from clinicians, faculty members, and graduate students–especially in the fields of Religious Studies and Psychology. The articles will be peer reviewed and once accepted will be immediately published on line. For more information about suggested articles and the submission process…
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Adjunct Opportunity: Austin College (Sherman, TX)
ADJUNCT TEACHING OPPORTUNITY IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES The Religious Studies Department at Austin College (located an hour due north of Dallas in Sherman, TX) seeks one or more adjunct instructors to teach one or more of the courses below for sabbatical replacement. This position offers the opportunity to work with highly motivated undergraduates in the context…
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Call for Reviews: Reading Religion
AAR-SW Friends, The American Academy of Religion has posted new books for review in their online Book Review forum Reading Religion. Reading Religion (RR) is an open book review website published by the American Academy of Religion (AAR). The site provides up-to-date coverage of scholarly publishing in religious studies, reviewed by scholars with special interest and/or expertise…
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Symposium Reminder: “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…
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CFP: Quest. Issues in Contemporary Jewish History
The Editors of the online open access journal “Quest. Issues in Contemporary Jewish History”, published by the Fondazione Centro di Documentazione Ebraica of Milan, invite scholars to submit articles on any aspect of Jewish history from the XVIIIth century to the present day (see the description of the journal in http://www.quest-cdecjournal.it/about.php?issue=9). “Quest. Issues in Contemporary Jewish History” is a…
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CFP: “Social Activism in American Religious Literature”
AAR-SW Friends, Dr. Andrew Ball has issued a Call For Panelists to join him on an MLA panel on Social Activism in American Religious Literature. Below is the full CFP. The American Religion and Literature Society invites proposals for our panel at the 2017 Midwest Modern Language Association convention, November 9-12, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH. Session title: “Social Activism…
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SWCRS Recap: TAK Student Papers
The 2017 Theta Alpha Kappa session SWCRS featured three excellent undergraduate presentations this year. An engaged audience heard Jaclyn T. Barber’s paper, “Towards a Universal Theocentrism: A Critical Analysis of Gordon Kaufman’s Theology” (TCU); Mary Kathryn Cook’s “Ezekiel Through a Native American Lens” (SEU); and Christopher Walker’s “Sarah and Abraham in Gerar: Revisiting the Moral…
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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…
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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…