2015
2016 Cadbury Fellowship Scheme at the University of Birmingham
Great opportunity at the University of Birmingham for early-career African scholars based in an institution on the African continent:
2015
In Memoriam: Stephen Ellis, 1953-2015
The ASC in Leiden is very sad to report that Prof. Stephen Ellis died on July 29, 2015.
http://www.ascleiden.nl/news/memoriam-stephen-ellis-1953-2015
2015
Christianity and Social Sciences in Contemporary Africa: Call for applications for research grants
With generous support from the John Templeton Foundation, the Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, announces two research grants programs.
One grants program will feature African theologians and the other will center on the continent’s social sciences. These programs’ researchers will focus on African Christianity, one of the most dynamic forces in Africa today. The grants for theologians will address how African modes of spirituality shape African Christianity today and how African values and virtues are embedded within a Christian context. The program for social scientists addresses contemporary African Christianity as a social force, focusing on its innovative and competitive character.
If you have any further questions about this program, kindly contact us via nagel@calvin.edu
2015
IAHR Bulletin 40 (August 2015): Erfurt Congress edition
The IAHR Bulletin 40 (August 2015): Erfurt Congress edition has been published. It is primarily meant to serve members participating in the IAHR International Committee Meeting as appointed delegates and in the General Assembly as members. The documents enclosed speak of important developments and discussions within the IAHR; within its elected leadership, within its constituency and thus within the institutionalized academic study of religions around the world. It informs you about the activities of the IAHR Executive and International Committees, especially over the past 5-10 years. The IAHR claims to be the “preeminent international forum for the critical, analytical, and cross-cultural study of religions, past and present”.
Contents
1. IAHR – Policy Statement, 3
2. Welcome & Announcement, 4
3. List of IAHR Delegates to the International Committee, 7
4. Provisional Agenda of the IAHR International Committee, Erfurt, Germany, Wednesday August 26, 2015, 15
5. Provisional Agenda of the IAHR General Assembly, Erfurt, Germany, Saturday August 29, 2015, 16
6. Minutes of the International Committee meeting, Liverpool, UK, September 4, 2013, 17
7. Minutes of the General Assembly, Toronto, Canada, August 21, 2010, 37
8. Report by the General Secretary, 49
9. Report by the Treasurer, 78
10. Nominations & Candidates for the IAHR Executive Committee 2015-2020, 86
11. Statements of Candidacy for the IAHR Executive Committee 2015-2020, 90
12. Proposal for a Change of Name for the IAHR, 103
13. Proposal for Changing [IAHR] ‘General Secretary’ to ‘Secretary General’ 107
14. The IAHR Constitution and By-Laws, 108-125
- IAHR Constitution, 108
- IAHR Rules of Procedure, 111
- Nomination Procedure for the Executive Committee, 117
- Proposals for Honorary Life Membership, 118
15. The Executive Committee of the IAHR 2010-2015, 119
16. Honorary Life Members of the IAHR, 122
Appendices, 125
Appendix 1. Conference Report: EASR University of Groningen, 11-15 May 2014
Appendix 2: Resolutions of the General Assembly of CIPSH Paris, Unesco, 14th-15th October 2014
2015
CODESRIA’s African Diaspora Support to African Universities Program
CODESRIA’s African Diaspora Support to African Universities Program: Call for applications for visiting professorships in the humanities and social sciences
Under its newly launched African Diaspora Support to African Universities program, the Council for the Development of Social Science research in Africa (CODESRIA), is pleased to invite interested African scholars in the Diaspora to submit proposals for visiting professorships to African Universities.
Deadline: August 31st. 2015
