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Call for Book Chapters on The Anthropological Study of Religious and Religion-Themed Mobile Apps
The Anthropological Study of Religious and Religion-Themed Mobile Apps (a call for book chapters):
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Skeptical of Skeptics’ Skepticism
Jonathan Bernier wrote in a comment on Facebook: In my experience, when it comes to...
December 07, 2017
I was delighted to have the opportunity to see the new movie Darkest Hour before...
October 2017
October 30, 2017
Brandon Withrow has a new article out, about “The New Religions Obsessed with A.I.” It includes...
August 2017
August 29, 2017
Distracted Religion and Sci-Fi Memes
A student made a meme about modern theology and philosophy and shared it with a...
August 29, 2017
Before turning back to the Gospel of John in my Sunday school class this past...
August 17, 2017
Religion Opening at Butler University
I want to spread the word about an opening at Butler University in my own...
July 2017
July 31, 2017
Sinai and Synapses: Call for Fellows
Connor Wood shared this call for applications for a fellowship on religion and science, the...
July 06, 2017
In his book Homo Deus, Yuval Noah Harari writes, "Despite all the talk of radical...
June 2017
June 27, 2017
James Garth created the above questionnaire in response to those who complain that the question...
June 17, 2017
The New York Times recently featured an article about the resurgence of liberal religion in...
June 13, 2017
Reevaluating Your Faith Management System
On Sunday, my congregation, Crooked Creek Baptist Church, celebrated its 180th anniversary. It is the...
May 2017
May 09, 2017
Apply now for Religion, Spirituality & the Arts
Apply now for Religion, Spirituality & the Arts – Creation Learn, collaborate, and explore how...
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February 2017
February 22, 2017
IO9 highlighted how the new Star Wars novel Aftermath: Empire's End has offered a religious justification...
February 22, 2017
Andrei Petrov, Creation of the World Suite
The above piece by Russian composer Andrei Petrov is but one of many musical works inspired...
February 03, 2017
AAR Sociology of Religion Statement on the Executive Order
I became aware of another statement from an academic group and wanted to add it...
December 2016
December 17, 2016
Inquiry on Religion and Migration
Via Religion in American History: THE CENTER OF THEOLOGICAL INQUIRY CALL FOR APPLICATIONS, 2017-2018 ACADEMIC...
December 16, 2016
Religion and Power Conference #CFP
December 15, 2016
Enabling Constraints in the Study of Religion
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December 08, 2016
I just heard the news that astronaut John Glenn has passed away. I will always...
November 2016
November 01, 2016
Course Content Concept Album(s)
To give credit where credit is due, I had this realization while listening to the...
October 2016
October 27, 2016
I felt both proud and ashamed as I listened to Butler students share their feelings...
October 26, 2016
Call for Papers: The Place of Religion in Film
March 30th-April 1st, the University of Syracuse will host a conference on "The Place of...
October 25, 2016
JRPC Star Wars Special Issue #CFP
The Journal of Religion and Popular Culture issued this call for papers: Star Wars With...
September 2016
September 29, 2016
Would You Vote for a Machine for President?
Sometimes my class on Religion and Science Fiction seems to be incredibly practical, despite the...
September 17, 2016
Game Designer (More Things You Can Do With A Degree In Religion)
When I have drawn up lists in the past of famous people who have majored...
September 12, 2016
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September 10, 2016
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September 06, 2016
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