Some here might be interested in this.
Best wishes
Chris
PS. CT you should submit a paper on your thesis subject. :-)
The Esoteric Studies Research and Teaching Group
in conjunction with the
School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics
at the
University of Queensland
presents the
3RD ANNUAL
ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSIONS
OF THE NUMINOUS CONFERENCE
DATE: Friday 15 - Sunday 17 August 2008
VENUE: School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics,
University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Brisbane,
Australia
CONFERENCE CHAIRS:
Dr Helen Farley
Julie Washington, and
Håkan Sandgren
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Abstracts (250 words) are invited for, but not limited to, the following strands:
Esotericism
Mysticism
Alternative expressions of major religions
Religions of re-enchantment
Popular culture religions
Indigenous religions
Paganism and Neo-Paganism
New Religious Movements
Personalised religion
Alternative methodologies
The conference committee is open to proposals for workshops and panels.
DEADLINES
Abstracts: Monday 30 June 2008
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
http://www.uq.edu.au/hprc/index.html?page=64294&pid=0
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Helen Farley
Conference Co-Chair
School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics
St Lucia Q 4072
Australia
Ph: + 617 3365 6324 (Outside Australia)
07 3365 6324
Fax: +617 3365 1968 (Outside Australia)
07 3365 1968
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