CALL FOR PAPERS – RELIGION IN CONFLICT
CALL FOR PAPERS
Theme of the Conference: Religion in Conflict and Collaboration in the Modern World
Location: Massey University Albany Campus
Dates: 26-28 November 2014
Conference of the Religious History Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ); The Religious History Association of Australia (TheRHA) and the Christian Research Association of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The theme of the conference is “Religion in Conflict and Collaboration with the Modern World” and papers are welcomed on any aspect of the theme, from historical and sociological perspectives.
It is exactly 200 years since the Christian Church was planted in New Zealand, and some sessions will focus on two centuries of New Zealand, Australian and Pacific religious history, but we are concerned to set this anniversary in a broader perspective and will especially welcome papers on any subject related to the conference theme.
We are delighted to have as our keynote speaker Professor Brad Gregory of Notre Dame University in the USA, author of Unintended Reformation (Bellknap Press, 2012), a rich work which extended the significance of the sixteenth century reformation to the contemporary world. Professor Gregory will be exploring the recent history of the scholarly study of religion.
Offers of papers are invited and should be submitted to the Registrar, Professor Peter Lineham ([email protected]) with a brief abstract. They are due on 31 July 2014. A panel from TheRHA and the RHAANZ will select the papers. Those offering papers will be advised of the outcome in August.
Conference booking details will be made available shortly.
Proposed panels for whole sessions (three papers or the equivalent) would be welcome.
In the course of the conference some public sessions are being planned, inviting reflection on historical and contemporary trends in religious life, conflict and collaboration. Contemporary religious leaders will be invited to comment.
You are invited to circulate this call for papers widely.
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