The Women and Religion Section is pleased to cohost a poster session with the Arts and Religion Section and ASOR. We welcome proposals in any area related to these program units (see separate call for papers for each). Conventional posters as well as short video presentations are acceptable. Students are especially encouraged to submit proposals. Please consider this venue for presenting your research.
The session will be held on Saturday afternoon. Each participant will be given a 4' x 8' space for their presentation. They must be present during the entire session. Depending on the number of proposals, non-monetary awards will be given (details to follow).
If you are interested in learning more about a poster session, please consult Fraser D. Neiman, “A Poster Primer: A Few Tips for Planning Your Poster Session,” SAA Bulletin 12.1:13–4, which is available for download in PDF format.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
2011 Special Session with the Society for Ancient Mediterranean Religions (SAMR)
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| Funerary Relief of Husband and Wife (left) and Priestess of Isis (right) (Palazzo Massimo, Rome) (photo taken by Ardy Bass) |
Recent work on women in ancient Mediterranean religions — such as Joan Connolly’s Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece (Princeton University Press, 2007) and Celia Schultz’s Women's Religious Activity in the Roman Republic (University of North Carolina Press, 2006) — has shown that women had a far greater role in these religions than had previously been assumed. Women of the ancient Mediterranean had not only an important role in private religious rituals, such as rites of passage, but also had a significant part to play in public rituals; serving, for example, in leadership roles as priestesses and prophetesses, as well as participating in a number of important public religious festivals. This session seeks to explore the wide variety of women’s religious roles in ancient Mediterranean religions, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and ancient Near Eastern religion, as well as early Judaism and Christianity. Papers that seek to compare women’s religious roles in different cultures are particularly sought for the session.
Call For Papers for May 13-15, 2011 Meeting at Eastern Washington University, Spokane Campus
The Call for Papers has been published on the AAR website (http://aarweb.org/About_AAR/Regions/Pacific_Northwest/call.asp).
The Women and Religion Section is seeking papers in these general areas:
(AAR) We invite individual papers or panels on any aspect of the study of women and religion. This Section especially welcomes proposals that facilitate cross-disciplinary and/or religious traditions in the study of women. Papers exploring feminist pedagogy are also welcome.
(SBL) We invite proposals on topics that explore the intersections between religious ideas and constructions of gender and/or sexuality. Exegetical studies on the role of women in ancient religion are also welcome.
Proposals should be submitted electronically at the region’s online website. The deadline for submissions is January 24, 2011.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
“Dinosaurs of Eden: Who Rules Over Whom in Creation Accounts for Young Readers?”
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| Co-chair Val Ziegler gave an enlightening paper on “Dinosaurs of Eden: Who Rules Over Whom in Creation Accounts for Young Readers?” |
“Freeing the Oppressed: A Male Response to Confronting Oppression of Women.”
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| Ron Clark gave an intriguing presentation on “Freeing the Oppressed: A Male Response to Confronting Oppression of Women.” |
Women and Religion 2010
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Our first session on Friday was delayed due to some technical problems, as shown here. Once we connected with the right people, all went according to plan! |
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Greetings from the University of Victoria
Tomorrow the Regional meeting begins at the University of Victoria. Our business meeting will take place during the Saturday afternoon session beginning at approximately 2:40 pm. If your schedule permits, please try to attend.
Two proposals for next year's meeting in Spokane will be discussed. First, we would like to schedule a poster session. This will provide a different avenue for presenting research.
Second, we plan to invite SAMR (Society for Ancient Mediterranean Religions) to organize one session dedicated to women and religion in the ancient Mediterranean. Ardy will be discussing ideas with SAMR's secretary-treasurer, Eric Orlin. If you are interested in knowing more about this group, please see their website: http://socamr.wikispaces.com/ and consider joining!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Rabbit Crossing! Welcome to the University of Victoria!
Annual Meeting
May 7-9, 2010
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
Canada
The University of Victoria, one of Canada's leading universities, is widely recognized for leadership in research, inspired teaching and community engagement. UVic provides innovative programs and real-life learning experiences in a diverse and welcoming West Coast environment and ranks consistently among the top comprehensive universities in Canada. The University of Victoria celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2003, having received degree-granting status in 1963. The origins of UVic, however, can be traced back to 1903 and the establishment of Victoria College, the university's predecessor institution. The University has a student enrollment (2008/09) of 19,432 (including 2,593 graduate students); 70% of undergraduates come from outside Greater Victoria. There are 4,679 employees, including 850 faculty, 716 sessional instructors, 822 specialist/instructional staff, 39 librarians, and 2,252 administrative, professional, research and support staff.
And A Round of Applause to . . .
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