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
Assistant or associate professor in Religion and Society, Dept. of Religious Studies, San Diego State University
San Diego State University’s Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in Religion and Society with a specialization in the social scientific study of religion (anthropology of religion, or sociology of religion) to begin fall semester 2016. The faculty member will bring the methods and tools of the social sciences to researching the contemporary nexus between religion and social issues. We seek a specialist in an area outside the USA, including, but not limited to, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or India. The candidate must be trained in the social scientific study of religion and should demonstrate expertise in particular areas of study and in specific religious communities. Areas of specialization could include racial ideology, gender and equality, environmental theology, or other possibilities, but the primary requirement is expertise in social science methods. The successful candidate will combine historical and language expertise with modern social theory using their object of study as an example of wider, cross-cultural social forces and issues. Engagement with issues of methodology in the academic study of religion is essential.
Applicants must apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/30156. Applicant screening will begin September 15, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled.
2015
Assistant Professor Comparative Study of Religion, Groningen University, The Netherlands
Assistant Professor Comparative Study of Religion, Groningen University, The Netherlands; deadline June 7, 2015
2015
2015
Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of South Wales
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Religious Studies, which is a key element within the School’s portfolio. The appointee will join an established team that is dedicated to providing a high standard of teaching and learning to its students. Therefore, we seek a creative, motivated and flexible individual with strong communication skills.
Closing Date: 15/04/2015
