This Unit is devoted to historical inquiry into the social and cultural contexts of the study of religion and into the constructions of “religion” as an object of scholarly inquiry.
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Cultural History of the Study of Religion Unit
Call for Proposals for November Meeting
The Cultural History of the Study of Religion Unit seeks papers that examine the formation and transformation of “religion” and related categories in social, cultural, and political practice in different geographic and historical contexts and in relation to the scholarly study of religion as that study has evolved over time.
This group regularly uses its sessions to develop new models for conference conversation. Toward that end, we ask that participants be prepared to write shorter papers for possible pre-circulation or short position papers for roundtable format. We also welcome suggestions for new conversational models.
Statement of Purpose
Co-Sponsoring
Chairs
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Marko Geslani, University of South Carolina1/1/2022 - 12/31/2027
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Lucia Hulsether, Skidmore College1/1/2023 - 12/31/2028
Steering Committee Members
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Matthew Harris, University of Chicago1/1/2022 - 12/31/2027
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Ridhima Sharma,1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029
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William Underwood, Oberlin College and Conservatory1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029
Method
Other
Review Process
Proposer names are visible to chairs but anonymous to steering committee members