The Oxford Symposium on Religious Studies is a forum for discourse and presentation of papers by scholars who have a particular interest in the study of religion.
Date: 5, 6 & 7 December 2016
Venue: the Old Library of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, UK
Abstract Submission Deadline: 14 November 2016
The Oxford Symposium on Religious Studies is a forum for discourse and presentation of papers by scholars who have a particular interest in the study of religion. Canon Brian Mountford MBE, Vicar of St Mary’s Church and Fellow of St Hilda’s College in the University of Oxford, will host the meeting. Scholars are invited to make a presentation and lead a discussion of a relevant aspect of religious studies, or they may wish to participate as a panel member or as an observer. The disquisition must adhere to an abstract of about 300 words approved by the Program Committee of the Symposium. All papers presented for publication or inclusion in books or sponsored journals will be subject to peer review by external readers. The deadline for proposals is 14 November.
Suggested Topics:
Religion, Politics, and Public Discourse
Religion & Sustainability
Religions in Conflict
Gender and Religion
Separation of Church and State
State Funding of Church Schools
Women’s Health Care and Religions
Religious Tolerance
Religion and Racial Segregation
History of World Christianity
Religion in America
African American Religion
Religious Traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora
Asian Religions
East-Asian Religions (Buddhism. Indigenous Traditions)
Indian Religions (Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism)
Islamic Studies
Judaic Studies
Secularism
Philosophy of Religion
Religious Ethics
Theology