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This might be of interest, from another list ... The Centre for Religion and Popular Culture The Second Annual Conference Understanding Violence and Religion in Popular Culture 2nd-4th February 2007 CALL FOR PAPERS The authors of religious scriptures have rarely had difficulty enhancing sacred narratives with the rhetoric of violence. The phenomenon continues in the easy cohabitation of violence and religion in film, music and literature, and this raises a number of important questions, such as: To what degree does violent rhetoric shape belief and values? How might we understand the social function of violence in popular discourses? How might we understand audience empathy with violent protaganists in popular narratives? What is the significance of violence being associated with particular religious groups or ideas in the media? We would like recipients of this email to consider attending the conference. We had tremendous feedback from attendees of last year's conference on Satanism in culture. Apart from discussions about the theme of the conference, the event proved to be an excellent chance to meet with others interested in religion and popular culture generally. We are certain next year's conference will provide the same valuable opportunities. We have several slots for short papers (25 minutes) and long papers (40 minutes). Hence, we would welcome proposals for papers on any area of the relationship of violence to religion in popular culture. To propose a paper, please email a title and brief abstract (no more than 150 wds) to Eric Christianson ([log in to unmask]). Those whose proposals are accepted will be asked to pay a discounted conference fee and will most likely have their papers published in a volume on the subject. The conference will be held at St Deiniol's Library in Hawarden, North Wales (http://www.st-deiniols.org), from 5:30pm Fri, 2nd February until 1:30pm Sun, 4th February, 2007. Booking: To book please contact St Deiniol's Library ([log in to unmask]) The conference fee of £125 (£100 to those giving papers) covers dinner, bed and breakfast at St Deiniol's Library. All extras (lunch, drinks etc.) will be added to your bill. The Centre for Religion and Popular Culture A partnership between the University of Chester and St Deiniol's Library -- Dr Eric Christianson Senior Lecturer, Biblical Studies Co-Director, Centre for Religion and Popular Culture Dept of Theology and Religious Studies University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ http://www.chester.ac.uk.voyager.chester.ac.uk/trs/eric.html (+44) (0)1244 511-033 (dir) This incoming email to UWE has been independently scanned for viruses and any virus detected has been removed using McAfee anti-virus software This email has been independently scanned for viruses and any virus software has been removed using McAfee anti-virus software