1/9/02
Please note the call for papers for this year's Study Day (see below). The
deadline for paper proposals is 20th September, 2002.
Study Group members should have received the call for papers with the last
mailing (Summer 2002).
The local organiser for the Study Day is Dr Sophie Gilliat-Ray
([log in to unmask]); she will be pleased to receive your abstracts
and deal with any enquiries.
Elisabeth
Study Group Convenor
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British Sociological Association
Sociology of Religion Study Group
Study Day
Saturday 16th November 2002
Department of Religious & Theological Studies, Cardiff University
'Religious Professionals in the Contemporary World'
CALL FOR PAPERS
The study day aims to explore the significance and role of religious
professionals or 'specialists' in the contemporary world. Papers are
invited on a range of themes, such as:
To what extent are religious specialists 'professional'?
How, if at all, do religious professionals exercise authority or influence
in modern society?
How are the roles of religious specialists changing in minority contexts?
What is the significance of the increasing role of women as religious
professionals?
How effective is the training of contemporary religious specialists?
The theme is to be interpreted widely and contributions of full papers as
well as shorter 'work in progress' papers would be welcome.
Paper proposal
Full name:
Address:
Institutional affiliation:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Title of paper:
Abstract (max. 250 words)
For offers of papers or general enquiries please contact:
Dr Sophie Gilliat-Ray, Department of Religious and Theological Studies,
Cardiff University, Colum Drive, CARDIFF, CF10 3EU
[log in to unmask]; Tel. 01544 388440
DEADLINE 20th September
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Dr Elisabeth Arweck
Research Fellow, Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit (WRERU),
Institute of Education, University of
Warwick (2001-2003)
Co-Editor, Journal of Contemporary Religion
Convenor, BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group (2000-2003)
Research Associate, King's College London
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Details about the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit (WRERU) as
well as details of courses, research, publications, and book sales can be
found at:
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/wie/WRERU
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