Public Events
Workshop for Doctoral Students: PhD Research in Religion: Six Steps to Success
December 15 2008
15th-16th December 2008 | Holiday Inn, Camden Lock, London
A two-day practical workshop (with optional overnight stay) for PhDs working on the Programme. Also open to any PhD student working in the area of religion and society from 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 15th December, for Tom Tweed Keynote lecture & drinks reception and one day workshop on Tuesday, 16th December 2008.
There is no charge for this workshop and we are pleased to offer a number of bursaries to students who are not working on the Programme to cover the cost of travel/dinner/hotel accommodation for the night of Monday, 15th December, to those wishing to attend the Tom Tweed Keynote on Monday 15th December or who cannot travel down in time for the day on Tuesday, 16th December. You should apply by sending a short (c. Half page) statement (by email) of why you would like to attend and how it will benefit your research, to Peta Ainsworth, Programme Administrator, (p.ainsworth@lancaster.ac.uk) by Friday, 5th September 2008.
Please note that the deadline for bursaries has now passed and all available bursaries have been awarded.
The registration form for the event can be downloaded below.
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Exploring Expressions of Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism in Early Twentieth-Century Britain
December 08 2008
8th-9th December 2008 | Rewley House, University of Oxford
The Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism in Britain Project is hosting a two-day conference at the University of Oxford on 8-9 December 2008 to consider the ways in which Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism have expressed themselves in the social and historical conditions of early twentieth-century Britain. The central issue being addressed is the question of how far Evangelicalism became Fundamentalist during the period 1901-1950. One of the main speakers is Professor Hugh McLeod F.B.A. of the University of Birmingham.
See website for more information http://www.eauk.org/efb/events.cfm
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Traditionalism & Modernism in Islamic Law
November 14 2008
14th & 15th November 2008 | Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies, University of Exeter
This is the second workshop of the Network of British Researchers and Practitioners of Islamic Law.
We are inviting paper proposals and research reports on any aspect of Islamic Law (early, classical or modern, theoretical or applied) for the second gathering the Network of the British Researchers and Practitioners of Islamic Law. Paper proposals and research reports are particularly encouraged from PhD students and emerging scholars and practitioners working in the legal profession See website: http://www.people.ex.ac.uk/rmg205/secondworkshopcfp.htm
For second workshop Draft Programme see: http://people.exeter.ac.uk/rmg205/traditionalism%20workshop.htm
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Phase III Application Workshop
November 10 2008
10 November 2008 | Park Crescent Conference Centre, 229 Great Portland Street, Regent's Park, London, W1W 5PN
This workshop is now full and we regret that we are unable to accept any further applications
The AHRC/ESRC and the Religion and Society Programme are holding two half day workshops on Thursday 23rd October 2008 (Manchester) and Monday 10th November 2008 (London). The workshops are primarily aimed at researchers within the areas that are being specifically highlighted in the third phase for the forthcoming final round of bids for Large and Small Research Grants (deadlines January and April 09, see AHRC Website). An applicants' clinic will form part of the workshops to allow attendees to discuss a specific proposal. This workshop is only for those with an interest in making a proposal to the Religion and Society Programme who have a firm proposal in mind. The workshops will start at 2.00 p.m. and finish at 4.30 p.m. Places are free of charge but numbers are strictly limited and early registration is advised as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please complete the registration form below & email it to as soon as possible and no later than Friday, 30th October 2008.
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Phase III Application Workshop
October 23 2008
23 October 2008 | The University of Manchester, Barnes Wallis Building, Sackville Street Campus, Manchester M60 1QD
The AHRC/ESRC and the Religion and Society Programme are holding two half day workshops on Thursday 23rd October 2008 (Manchester) and Monday 10th November 2008 (London). The workshops are primarily aimed at researchers within the areas that are being specifically highlighted in the third phase for the forthcoming final round of bids for Large and Small Research Grants (deadlines January and April 09, see AHRC website). An applicants' clinic will form part of the workshops to allow attendees to discuss a specific proposal. This workshop is only for those with an interest in making a proposal to the Religion and Society Programme who have a firm proposal in mind. The workshops will start at 2.00 p.m. and finish at 4.30 p.m. Places are free of charge but numbers are strictly limited and early registration is advised as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please complete the registration form below & email it to as soon as possible and no later than Friday, 10th October 2008.
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Faith in the Academy? Reading Core Values, Character Education and Christian Ethos
October 21 2008
21 October 2008 | University of Leeds
The government’s Academy Programme has recently introduced a new type of sponsored secondary school in England and there are now around a hundred academies, typically situated in areas of social and economic disadvantage. Their task is to raise standards and transform communities. Trinity Academy (the Emmanuel School Foundation’s newest ) in Thorne, near Doncaster, holds the distinction of being the most improved academy in the country. In 2006, 36% of students at Trinity Academy gained 5+ A* - C grades but by 2007 65% of students were attaining this level of success. Research findings based on a case study of Trinity Academy will be presented during the conference and those responsible for leading the transformation will be speakers.
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Monasteries on the borders of medieval Europe: new perspectives University of Leeds
September 11 2008
11-12 September 2008 | School of History, University of Leeds
See http://www.leeds.ac.uk/history/research/conferences/monastries.htm website for details of this conference and call for papers.
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Conference: Encounters and Intersections – Religion, Diaspora and Ethnicities
July 09 2008
9th-11th July 2008 | St Catherine’s College, Oxford
This conference is a joint venture between three current Research Programmes:
- AHRC/ESRC Programme on Religion and Society
- AHRC Programme on Diasporas, Migration and Identities
- ESRC Programme on Identities and Social Action.
It will host interdisciplinary research on religion, diaspora and identities from across the arts, social sciences and humanities.
Conference Report
180 delegates attended the conference which took place over 3 days. Paul Gilroy gave the keynote speech. Photos can be seen as follows: Encounters & Intersections Conference 2008 photos. For more information see below.
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The Interpretation and Application of Islamic Law
June 19 2008
19th-20th June 2008 | Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies, University of Exeter
A two day workshop, focussing on the development of law within the Hanafi and Shafii Schools, from the earliest times to the present, and covering the areas where these schools predominated.
Being the First Workshop of Network of British Researchers and Practitioners of Islamic Law (funded through the AHRC-ESRC Religion and Society Project).
See link for First Workshop Report: http://www.people.ex.ac.uk/rmg205/Firstworkshopreport.htm
and programme website: http://www.people.ex.ac.uk/rmg205/Interpretationworkshop.htm
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The Religion & Secularism Network June Workshop
June 17 2008
17th/18th June 2008 | Cambridge University
The workshop’s purpose is to further pursue the agenda of the Network. Papers will analyze the concept of the secular both theoretically and by exploring the diversity of regimes of religious regulation. On this occasion the cases will be the UK, France and Russia. All three countries have been through changes in the relationship between the state and religion, due largely, as is well known, to the presence of Muslim diasporas in the UK and France, and to the transition to a post-Communist system in Russia. The results, which are still in flux, illustrate the diversity of ways in which states and religious institutions manage their mutual relationships. See: http://www.thesecularismnetwork.org/Joomla_1/ for more information
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School of Education Research Conference, University of Leeds
May 12 2008
12th May 2008 | University of Leeds
Dr Mark Pike will be reporting findings from the Religion and Society funded project into reading/citizenship in Christian-sponsored schools, focussing on Trinity Academy. See link for more information about the Conference: http://www.education.leeds.ac.uk/research/school-research-conference.php
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Religion, Justice and Well-being: The Family and Religion
April 25 2008
25 April 2008 | University of Wales, Newport
Religion, Justice & Well-Being Project
See website for details of this Seminar: http://religionjusticewellbeing.org/about/seminar-1-the-family-and-religion/
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The implications of liberal pluralism for education in culturally diverse societies Seminar
April 22 2008
22 April 2008 3.00 - 5.00 p.m. | 7.73 E C Stoner Building, University of Leeds
Mark Pike will draw upon findings from the research he is undertaking, funded by the AHRC/ESRC Religion and Society Programme, about new state-funded academies with Christian sponsors.
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