2015
Christianity in Diaspora: CfP EASR 2016 Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 28 June-1 July
There is an the opportunity to present ethnographic research on Christianity in diaspora at the European Association for the Study of Religions (EASR) 2016 Conference ‘Relocating Religion’, 28 June – 1 July 2016, Helsinki, Finland, in the Open Session on:
CHRISTIANITY IN DIASPORA: ETHNOGRAPHIC CASE STUDIES OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICE AND IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION
The session will use the concept of diaspora – broadly defined both in relation to the transnational and in-country movement of groups of people – in order to explore the practice and experience of Christianity in different socio-cultural settings as communities of people relocate to areas outside their ‘homelands’. The session invites ethnographic papers discussing, but not exclusively, questions such as: What role does Christianity and its institutions play in community-building, community empowerment and community welfare in diaspora settings? How are churches constituted and organised in diaspora? How do churches mediate relations and negotiate cultural differences with (non-Christian) host populations? To what extent are Christian churches involved in facilitating integration with/separation from host societies? What relations do diasporic Christians maintain with their ‘homelands’? How does Christianity shape diasporic identities? How is Christian practice/theology (re)shaped by the diasporic experience? By exploring diasporic forms of Christianity across the world, the session will open up understanding of the diversity of Christian identities, practices, theologies and ways of engaging with and explaining the world among diasporic communities, and the theoretical potentiality inherent in this.
In order to submit an abstract for this open session, please follow the link https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/65198/lomake.html and the submission instructions.
Submission deadline: 31 December 2015
Session conveners:
Iliyana Angelova (University of Oxford; iliyana.angelova@anthro.ox.ac.uk)
Ksenia Medvedeva (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia)
2015
International Conference: Religious Transformation in Asian History
The conference ‘Religious Transformation in Asian History’ will take place from 7-9 April 2016 at the Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Abstract Deadline: 9 February 2016
For more information, see the following Call for Papers.
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
NASR 36th Annual Conference, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 8-11 September: Call for Papers
NASR 2015 CONFERENCE INVITATION
NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS (NASR)
This is to invite you to the 36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the above named association slated between Tuesday, 8th September and Friday, 11th September at the Department of Religious Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The theme of the Conference is RELIGION AND DEMOCRATIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
The sub-themes are:
1. Christianity and democratic sustainability
2. Islam and democratic sustainability
3. African Traditional Religion and democratic sustainability
4. Theological issues in democratic system and values
5. Religion, ethnicity and democratic sustainability
6. Religion, gender and democratic sustainability
7. Religion and ethical principles of democratic sustainability
8. Religion, music and democratic sustainability
9. Religion, art and democratic sustainability
10. Religion, media and democratic sustainability
11. Religion, language, communication and democratic sustainability
12. Religion, ICTs and democratic sustainability
13. The religious role of the diaspora in democratic development and sustainability
14. Religious leaders and democratic sustainability
15. Religion, civil societies and democratic sustainability
16. Religious and theological imperatives for accountable governance
Abstract of not more than 300 words with 5 keywords arranged in alphabetical order, processed in Microsoft Word should be submitted to the Secretary, 2015 LOC NASR Conference: aaolaniyi@gmail.com, not later than 31st July, 2015.
Full length manuscripts should be sent to the same address not later than 31st August, 2015. Authors of papers should submit 15 copies of their papers typed in English language on arrival for the conference at the registration centre at the conference venue. All manuscripts must be typed in Times New Romans, font size 12, double spaced, Chicago Style of referencing (16th Edition) on A4 paper.
Formal Opening Ceremony will come up on Wednesday, 9th September, 2015 at 10:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Professor Dapo Asaju, Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos, Nigeria.
Lead paper presenters:
1. Professor (Mrs) Celestina O. Isiramen, Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma, Nigeria
2. Professor Muibi O. Opeloye, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Chief Host: Professor Bamitale Omole, Vice Chancellor, OAU, Ile-Ile, Nigeria
Host: Dr. S.A. Owoeye, Acting Head, Department of Religious Studies, OAU, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Contact Persons:
1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)
Abiola A. Olaniyi, Secretary, LOC aaolaniyi@gmail.com +234 8023855215
Prof. M.O. Opeloye, Chairman, LOC opeloyem@yahoo.com + 234 8033340495
2. NASR EXECUTIVE COMMITTE (EXCO)
Dr. Benson O. Igboin, General Secretary, NASR, bensonigboin@gmail.com +234 8160220622
Dr. Musa O. Adeniyi, President, NASR, madeniyi@oauife.edu.ng +234 803 334 0495
Registration fee: N2000 (new members); Annual dues N2000; Conference fee: N6000; Postgraduate Students fee: N5000.
2015
Celebrating 155 years of Indians in South Africa, 11-15 November 2015, CfP
Theme: Ethnicity, Race and Citizenship: Place of Indians in the New South Africa
Venue: Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
Conference Registration Fee: $120 (USD)
Early Registration Fee: $100 (USD) before 30 October, 2015
Student Registration Fee: $75 USD
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July, 2015
For further details: CfP.155 years of Indians in SA
