July 26th 2021 UTC
Table of Contents Alert Critical Research on Religion- Volume: 9, Number: 2 (August 2021) Special Issue: Enlightening Religion *Introduction* Enlightening religion: Light and darkness in religious knowledge and knowledge about religionJeremy Stolow and Birgit Meyer *Articles* Offshoring the invisible world? American ghosts, witches, and demons in the early enlightenmentCraig Koslofsky Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind: Light and luminous being in Islamic theologyChristian Lange Visualizing the ...Continue Reading
May 18th 2021 UTC
Dear Colleagues, I would like to share the publication of my book, Islamic Thought Through Protestant Eyes/. My book examines the engagement of 17th and 18th century German Lutheran scholars with Islamic thought. I provide analyses of Lutheran writings on Islamic theology, philosophy, and the Sunni-Shi'a schism, to broaden the conventional interpretation of the Reformation beyond a solely European Christian phenomenon. To order the book and read the end ...Continue Reading
May 17th 2021 UTC
Dear List, You are invited to a Zoom webinar (poster attached). When: Jun 3, 2021 08:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time Topic: Is Religion Repressive or Emancipatory? A conversation among critical social theorists of religion. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81874293849?pwd=SWhWRFFYM0t6KzZVZFFCRHdHMFJmQT09 Passcode: 424033 Or One tap mobile : US: +13017158592,,81874293849#,,,,*424033# or +13126266799,,81874293849#,,,,*424033# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher ...Continue Reading
March 30th 2021 UTC
*From: *Olivia Whitener <whitener@PROTECTED> *Date: *Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:40 AM *To: *"Warren S. Goldstein" <goldstein@PROTECTED> *Subject: *Re: RFP of potential interest to CCRR network Dear Warren, The application deadline for the SSRC's Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship for early-career scholars is in one week (Tuesday, April 6 at 5 pm Eastern). We would greatly appreciate it if you would share this opportunity once again with your members. ...Continue Reading
March 29th 2021 UTC
**** */ /* */Critical Research on Religion/* Volume: 9, Number: 1 (April 2021) * * *Table of Contents* *Editorial* Trump, the religious right, and the spectre of fascism Warren S Goldstein *Articles* The psychic life of consumer power: Judith Butler, Ernest Dichter, the American marketing reception of Freud, and the rituals of consuming religion George Gonzalez Financializing the soul: Christian microfinance and economic missionization in Colombia Rebecca C Bartel Instruments of immolation: Giorgio A ...Continue Reading
March 29th 2021 UTC
Table of Contents Alert Critical Research on Religion- Volume: 9, Number: 1 (April 2021) *Editorial* Trump, the religious right, and the spectre of fascism Warren S Goldstein *Articles* The psychic life of consumer power: Judith Butler, Ernest Dichter, the American marketing reception of Freud, and the rituals of consuming religion George Gonzalez Financializing the soul: Christian microfinance and economic missionization in Colombia Rebecca C Bartel Instruments of immolation: Giorgio Agamben and ...Continue Reading
March 18th 2021 UTC
*From:* Rowman & Littlefield - Lexington Books <emailnews@PROTECTED> *Subject:* Spotlight on Lexington Books: March Newsletter New books & a special offer Find March's new Lexington Books releases in this month's newsletter, a call for book proposals, and a new book series. Save 30% on the books in this email by using promo code *SLEXBK0321* by 4/30/21. A New Series from Lexington Books *>> Email Trevor* Lexington Books is delighted to announce the new Marxism and Religion series, edited by Cosi ...Continue Reading
March 8th 2021 UTC
Dear List, Due to Covid, we have postponed the CRR conference at Queens University in Belfast to June 10-13, 2022. Attached you will find the updated cfp with the new deadlines. You will also find the updated information on the conference webpage: https://criticaltheoryofreligion.org/meetings/#conference. We received a good number of proposals in January but still have more room in case you are inspired. Sincerely, Warren *……………………………………………………………………………………………*** * Warren S. Goldstein*, Ph.D. * *Center for Critic ...Continue Reading
February 11th 2021 UTC
*From: *Kristin Scheible <scheiblk@PROTECTED> *Date: *Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:27 PM *To: *Kristin Scheible <scheiblk@PROTECTED>, Sean McCloud <spmcclou@PROTECTED> *Subject: *Critical Theory and Discourses on Religion Unit, CFP for AAR 2021 Dear scholars interested in the Critical Theory and Discourses on Religion Unit, We are writing to share our Call for Proposals for the 2021 AAR, planned for San Antonio, TX, from November 20 to 23. *Proposals are due by March 1 at 5 p.m. EST ...Continue Reading
February 9th 2021 UTC
Dear List, Attached is a position announcement for a book review editor for /Critical Research on Religion/. Please share. Thanks! Sincerely, Warren *……………………………………………………………………………………………*** * Warren S. Goldstein*, Ph.D. * *Center for Critical Research on Religion* *1340 Centre Street, Suite 103 * *Newton Centre, MA 02459 USA* *1(617) 678-2180* *goldstein@PROTECTED* *www.criticaltheoryofreligion.org* * * *Editor* */Critical Research on Religion/* *crr.sagepub.com* *Series Editor* *Studies in Criti ...Continue Reading
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