The Donner Institute Prize for Outstanding Research into Religion 2018
The Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History hereby calls for nominations for its annual prize for outstanding research into religion. The nominations should be submitted by 31 May 2018. The prize announcement is posted on our website: https://www.donnerinstitute.fi/current-3/nominate-a-candidate-for-the-2018-donner-research-prize/
Åbo/Turku, 1 April 2018
Ruth Illman, Director
The Donner Institute
Call for papers – due 10 January, 2017
The 34th Conference of the International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR/SISR)
4-7 July, 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland,
STS #7
Title: Global Flows of Contemporary Buddhism
Convener(s): Sarah-Jane Page, Anna Halafoff
The contemporary development of Buddhism globally has been noteworthy: in many places, Buddhism is proliferating, with new dynamics of Buddhism being forged. This stream intends to map the implications for the sociology of religion, where Buddhism, and its contemporary manifestation has been underexplored. Given that Buddhism is dominantly constructed in particular ways (e.g. as peaceful and benign – see Halafoff, 2012; Keown, 2012), this raises important questions regarding investigative hierarchies and why Buddhism has been largely excluded from sociological agendas.
As flows of Buddhism enter new spaces and places, Buddhism itself is transformed, and also has the potential to change the social landscape. As Buddhism grows, and sociology starts to take Buddhist adherents more seriously, we need to consider the sociological implications. On the one hand, we need to assess the everyday experiences of Buddhists, especially how these developments intersect with long-standing sociological divisions, such as class, gender and race. For example, in relation to gender, to what extent are gender inequalities apparent, both for lay Buddhists and those ordained? On the other hand, we also need to consider the impact for social theory and methodologies, and whether studying Buddhism affirms or challenges our existing theoretical and methodological frameworks.
We welcome papers considering any sociological facet of contemporary Buddhism. Topics could include (but are not limited to) the following areas: Social theory and Buddhism; terminology and concepts; dominant constructions of Buddhism; methodological implications; social class; race; gender; sexuality; youth; socially engaged Buddhism/activism; heritage/buildings; digital Buddhism/Buddhism online; religious leadership and authority; East/West navigation and transformation; and consumerism and Buddhism.
Please submit your paper proposal (title and abstract up to 250 words) in English or French via the ISSR/SISR Conference websitesubmission form by the 10th January 2017:
https://www.sisr-issr.org/en/conference/the-call-for-papers-for-the-issr-conference-religion-cooperation-and-conflict-in-diverse-societies-lausanne-switzerland-4-7-july-2017-is-now-open-the-deadline-for-submitting-paper-proposals
The Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History hereby calls for nominations for its annual prize for outstanding research into religion. The nominations should be submitted by 31 January 2017. The prize announcement is posted on our website: http://www.abo.fi/forskning/en/di_priset
Åbo/Turku, 1 December 2016
Ruth Illman, Director
The Donner Institute
-------------------------- Dr Ruth Illman Director, the Donner Institute Docent of Comparative Religion, Åbo Akademi University http://www.abo.fi/donnerinstitute
We would like to inform you about the following:
Kind regards,
Siniša Zrinščak
ISSR General Secretary
La SISR invite à proposer les nominations des articles en sociologie des religions pour le Prix SISR du meilleur article. Des articles publiés dans des journaux scientifiques en 2013/2014 en Français ou en Anglais peuvent être désignés par l’auteur ou par les membres de la SISR en envoyant une lettre de nomination ainsi que l’article, en forme électronique, au Président du Comité pour le Prix SISR du meilleur article (mkoenig@gwdg.de ). Les lauréats recevront leur prix lors de la Conférence de la SISR en 2015 à Louvain-la-Neuve. Le délai de dépôt des nominations est le 31/1/2015.
La SISR invite à proposer les nominations des premiers articles des doctorants ou de jeunes post-doctorants. Des articles publiés en 2013/2014 en Français ou en Anglais peuvent être désignés par l’auteur ou par les membres de la SISR en envoyant une lettre de nomination ainsi que l’article, en forme électronique, au Président du Comité pour le Prix SISR du premier article (joerg.stolz@unil.ch ). Les lauréats recevront leur prix lors de la Conférence de la SISR en 2015 à Louvain-la-Neuve. Ils recevront aussi un remboursement des coûts de transport pour assister à la Conférence (1.500,- EUR maximum). Le délai de dépôt des nominations est le 31/1/2015.
The ISSR invites nominations for an award to the best article on the sociology of religion. Journal articles published in 2013-2014 in French or English may be nominated by the authors or ISSR members by sending a nomination letter and the article in electronic format to the Chair of the ISSR Best Article Award Committee (mkoenig@gwdg.de). Winners will receive their awards at the 2015 ISSR Conference in Louvain-la-Neuve. The deadline for nominations is 31/1/2015.
The ISSR invites nominations for the first published paper by a graduate student or early postdoct. Papers published in 2013-2014 in French or English may be nominated by the authors or ISSR members by sending a nomination letter and the article in electronic format to the Chair of the ISSR First Paper Award Committee (joerg.stolz@unil.ch). Winners will receive their awards at the 2015 ISSR Conference in Louvain-la-Neuve and travel costs incurred for attending the Conference will be reimbursed in the amount of up to 1.500 EUR. The deadline for nominations is 31/1/2015.
33rd ISSR Conference: “Sensing Religion” Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), 2-5th July, 2015 http://www.sisr-issr.org/
STS03 “Crafting a Nuanced Sociology of Religious Experiences: Realities, Sensed-Experiences, Discourses”
Organized by:
Sociologists and other scholars often write about ‘religious experiences’ as if these were only private phenomena. That is far from the case; they are social phenomena as well. This session invites sociologists to examine the social nature of religious experiences in any of three modes.
We invite paper proposals that examine deeply any of these questions on any basis: theoretical, empirical, philosophical, etc.
Please submit your proposal (abstract around 300 words) at the the ISSR website (http://sisr-issr.org/Program/ ), before December 15, 2014.
The Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History hereby calls for nominations for its annual prize for outstanding research into religion. The nominations should be submitted by 31 January 2015. The prize announcement is posted on our website: http://www.abo.fi/forskning/en/di_priset
The Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History hereby calls for nominations for its annual prize for outstanding research into religion. The prize is awarded to a researcher in the field for a significant, relatively recent monograph or article, in printed or digital form. The research should have been carried out at a Nordic university.
The prize sum amounts to € 5,000. It was awarded for the first time at the Donner Institute Symposium in June 2010. The prize committee consists of the Donner Institute Board.
Nominations can be made by professors, supervisors and researchers in the field, one cannot however nominate oneself. The nomination of a maximum of two pages should include a short presentation of the researcher and the publication, as well as a motivation why the nominee should be awarded the prize. The nomination and the suggested publication should be sent in two copies to the Donner Institute.
The nominations should be sent by 31 January 2015 to Ruth Illman, secretary of the Donner Institute Board. Further information on the prize is provided by librarian Anna Nyman: anna.k.nyman@abo.fi
Turku, December 1, 2014
Donnerska institutets pris för framstående religionsforskning 2015
Donnerska institutet för religionshistorisk och kulturhistorisk forskning utlyser härmed sitt årliga pris för framstående religionsforskning. Förslagen ska lämnas in senast den 31 januari 2015. Utlysningen finns i sin helhet på vår webbplats:http://www.abo.fi/forskning/di_priset
Contact Information:
The Donner Institute
PO Box 70
20501 Turku, Finland
donner.institute@abo.fi
www.abo.fi/donnerinstitute
Åbo/Turku, 1 December 2014
Ruth Illman, Director
The Donner Institute
The Toshihide Numata Book Prize in Buddhism
The Toshihide Numata Book Prize in Buddhism (or “Toshi” Prize) is awarded on an annual basis to an outstanding book in any area of Buddhist studies. The prize is administered by the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Eligibility
To be considered for the prize during the 2014 nomination period, a book must have a copyright date of 2013. Books must be written in English. Edited and/or coauthored books are eligible.
Nominations
Nominations, consisting of the book and a brief nomination letter, must be received by April 15, 2014, and may come from scholars (including authors) or book publishers. Supporting documentation, such as readers’ reports and reviews, may also be included but are not necessary.
Nomination materials should be sent to:
Toshi Prize in Buddhism
University of California, Berkeley
Center for Buddhist Studies
2223 Fulton Street, Room 512
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
U.S.A.
Prize
The annual prize is in the amount of $10,000. The committee has the discretion to split the prize among multiple books. The prize winner(s) are reimbursed for expenses related to their attendance at the prize presentation.
Presentation
The prize is presented annually at the University of California, Berkeley.
The prize is celebrated with a public lecture by the prize recipient, a symposium focused on the book’s theme, and a presentation dinner.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Sanjyot Mehendale
Vice-Chair, Center for Buddhist Studies
2223 Fulton Street, Room 512
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
(510) 643-5104
buddhiststudies@berkeley.edu