medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Call for Papers
Religion, Society and Participation.
PASSAGES FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE MIDDLE AGES IV
August, 20-22, 2009, University of Tampere, Finland
Organized by: Trivium Centre for Classical, Medieval and Renaissance
Studies, Department of History and Philosophy, University of Tampere in
collaboration with the Finnish Historical Society and the Classical
Association of Finland
Abstract deadline: November 1, 2008
The fourth international Passages-conference focuses on religion in its
social context. Religion is seen as an active, ongoing process involving
society and community. We welcome papers which focus on different
religious acts and actors - communities, families or individuals - and
with sensitive approach to social differences: gender, age and status.
Important themes in the conference are the differences and similarities
between elite culture and popular religion in Classical and Medieval
society.
The conference aims at broad coverage not only chronologically but also
geographically and disciplinary (all branches of Classical and Medieval
Studies). We strongly encourage contributions from a comparative and/or
interdisciplinary perspective.
The conference will concentrate on:
• Religious rituals in everyday life
• Writing and reading religion vs. oral religious culture
• Devotional groups and their functions in society
• Official and nonofficial religious practices and practitioners
• Gendered participation
• Forms of devoted life: e.g. living as devoted child/man/woman/couple
• Sacrifice and self sacrifice
A one-page abstract (setting out thesis and conclusions and containing
name, academic affiliation, postal adress, e-mail) should be submitted
preferably by mail-attachment to the conference secretary,
[log in to unmask], or to the address below. The deadline for abstracts is
November, 1. 2008, decisions on the acceptance of papers will be made in
December 2008. Presentation of conference papers preferably in English,
although papers in other major scientific languages are accepted if
provided with English summary or translation. Registration fee for all
those attending or participating: 60 € (post-graduate students: 30 €).
For further information, please contact [log in to unmask] or visit
www.uta.fi/trivium/ (see there also for information on previous
Passages-conferences).
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Prof. Christian Krötzl & Assoc.Prof. Katariina Mustakallio
Department of History and Philosophy
FIN - 33014 University of Tampere, Finland
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Sari Katajala-Peltomaa
Department of History
33014 University of Tampere
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tel. + 358-3-3551 8334
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