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Magic, Miracles and the Paranormal in Religious Imaginaries (UT, Austin, April 9-10, 2016)


 
CALLS FOR PAPERS: Magic, Miracles and the Paranormal in Religious
Imaginaries (UT, Austin, April 9-10, 2016)
 
From  Sigrid K. Kjær [mailto:s.k.kjaer@utexas.edu]":
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The call for papers for the Annual Graduate Student Conference in Religious
Studies at the University of Texas at Austin is now out
 
Magic, Miracles and the Paranormal in Religious Imaginaries
An Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
April 9-10, 2016
The University of Texas at Austin
 
Keynote Speakers:
  Paul Mirecki, Kansas University
  Kelly Hayes, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
 
Call for Papers
A fascination with the “otherworldly” pervades the religious imaginaries of
nearly all societies and cultures whether it be
via the allure of saints, superheroes, transcendent deities, ghosts, or
magic spells. The continuing appeal of such beings
and events is a testimony to how notions of the miraculous and the
paranormal inform our place in the cosmic order.
The prevalence of supernatural phenomena in religious discourse speaks to a
preoccupation with an order of existence
beyond the observable universe which invokes imagery that appears to
transcend the laws of nature.
 
This interdisciplinary conference is focused on representations of magic,
miracles, and the supernatural in a variety of religious traditions
throughout the course of history. We encourage paper submissions that
address the weird and anomalous aspects of religion, ranging from marvels to
paranormal encounters to spirit possession, and mystical experiences.
 
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Theorizing the paranormal in religion
• The role of divination or prophecy in religion
• Demonology and angelology
• Lives of the Saints, martyrologies, and miracle narratives
• Sorcery, witchcraft, and wizardry in heresiological discourse
• Religious phenomena such as stigmata, visions, trances, presences, magic
spells, and possessions
• The dialogue between SETI and religion
• Superheroes and theology
 
Submission Deadline - January 6, 2016
Papers must include:
paper title, name, department and institutional affiliation, 250-300 word
abstract, 1-2 page CV, and any potential A/V needs.
 
Submit to:
 
Applicant Notification - January 25, 2016
Presentation time: 20 minute maximum

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