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Religion
and Knowledge
St Chad's
College, Durham
30th March - 1st April 2009
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The
theme this year will be 'Religion and Knowledge' and we look forward
to some stimulating sessions on a variety of themes, some of perennial
importance, others emerging from recent debates, taking place
within our disciplines or in the wider public square. Possible
themes include
- The
sociology of Religious Education
- Clandestine
knowledge and religious identity
- The
legitimation & de-legitimation of religious knowledge
- Guardianship
and control of religious knowledge
- The
legacy of the sociology of knowledge
- Epistemological
challenges facing the sociology of religion
- Resurgent
secularism and the 'New Atheism'
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I
have already received confirmation from Prof Steve Fuller of the
University of Warwick that he will be giving a plenary lecture,
drawing from his important recent work on the sociology of the
intelligent design movement. We welcome back Prof Elizabeth Cooksey
of Ohio State University, who will speak on her research on the
Amish in the US. And Prof David Chalcraft of the University of
Derby has also lent his strong support in putting together a panel
session on sociological approaches to Biblical texts, and we would
welcome further offers of panel topics in addition to individual
papers. Of course, off-theme papers are also most welcome, and
I am more than happy to discuss ideas for papers and/or panels
by email (m.j.guest@durham.ac.uk). Abstracts should be sent to
me by 12th January, 2009 (deadline for registration is 1st March
2009).
The 2009 conference will take place in the historic city of Durham,
and based at St Chad's College, we will be ideally placed to appreciate
the nearby sites of historical interest, including the cathedral
and castle.
I
look forward to seeing you in Durham, and if you have any queries
about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mathew
Guest
Durham University email: m.j.guest@durham.ac.uk
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