medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dear all
I've been asked to forward this to anyone who may be interested. In case
anyone hasn't heard, the British Museum is also sponsoring the 'Matter of
Faith' conference October 6-8.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar/october_2011/conference_matter_of_faith.aspx
Dee Dyas
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From: Anna Harnden [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Subject: Pilgrimage Study Day at The British Museum
Dear colleague,
Please find below the programme for our exciting upcoming study day on
Pilgrimage on Saturday 1st October at The British Museum. This study day is
a chance to consider Pilgrimage as a cross faith phenomenon with leading
experts in the field.
For further booking information please follow this link:
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar/adult_learning_courses/patterns_of_pilgrimage.aspx
Please do pass this on to interested colleagues, students and other
contacts.
Kindest regards,
Anna Harnden
Anna Harnden
Project Curator
Department of Prehistory and Europe
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7323 8463 - Email: [log in to unmask]
STUDY DAY
Patterns of Pilgrimage: journey,people and places
Saturday 1 October, 10.30-17.00
BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum
£35, Members & concessions £28
A day of talks on the breadth and variety of pilgrimages and pilgrims from
different cultures, faiths and periods. Both religious and secular motives
and experiences will be discussed. Chaired by Dee Dyas, University of York.
PROGRAMME
10.00-10.30 Registration
10.30-10.45 Introduction - Dee Dyas
10.45-11.15 Sacred space in contemporary experience - Philip Sheldrake
11.15-11.45 Pilgrimage in the early church - Ian Bradley
11.45-12.15 Break
12.15-12.45 A pilgrim's souvenir: India's religious sites - Ainsley Cameron
12.45-13.10 Panel Q&A
13.10-14.00 Lunch - please make your own arrangements
14.00-14.30 The Hajj - Venetia Porter
14.30-15.00 Medieval pilgrimage experiences - Diana Webb
15.00-15.30 Break
15.30-16.00 Tourism, heritage tours and holidays - Ian Reader
16.00-16.30 Panel Q&A
16.30 Close - event followed by a pay bar
Programme subject to change. Please note that the cloakroom is open
10.00-17.30.
Book through the British Museum Ticket Desk
+44 (0)20 7323 8181
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britishmuseum.org
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Dr Dee Dyas
Senior Research Fellow
Director, Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture
Berrick Saul, 119
University of York
York, YO10 5DD
Office: 01904 328094
Mobile: 07946 430360
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www.york.ac.uk/projects/christianityandculture/
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Times Higher Education University of the Year 2010
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