[Discussion] CFP: Religion and Identity ( journal issue)

[Gonul Pultar]

Call for Papers

disClosure
a journal of social theory
issue 14: Religion and Identity

The role of religion in the production of identity is not just a
question of significant philosophical or theological importance but is
one that possesses intriguing political, economic, and social
implications as well. Scholars have long sought to understand the
processes of religious identification, especially how religion is used
to create, mediate, and resist social change. Exercises of religious
power, ranging from fundamentalist to syncretic practices, are integral
to the construction of personal, familial, community and national
identities. The editorial collective of disClosure seeks submissions
that explore issues of identity and religion, particularly the
relationship between spiritual beliefs and social practices, within both
mainstream and esoteric theologies and across both contemporary and
historical time periods.

Possible topics for consideration might include religion as it
intersects with:

Politics 
  Economics
Rights 
  Commodifications
Liberalism/Conservatism/Fundamentalism
Globalization
Nation-building
Pop culture (kitsch value)
Public spaces
Effects on class/race/sexuality/gender
Culture 
  Science
Media
Technology
Prejudices
Natural sciences
Religion and education 
  Medicine
Rites/life stages/myths 
  Enlightenment
Normativity
Individua(liza)tion 
  Flows and networks
Personal ideology 
  Diasporas
Reincarnations 
  Trade
Narratives 
  Hybridization
Fanaticism/martyrdom 
  Translations
Atheism/Agnosticism
Histories
Practices
Perspectives
Origins and evolutions

disClosure is a blind refereed journal produced in conjunction with the
Committee on Social Theory at the University of Kentucky. The journal
welcomes submissions from all theoretical perspectives and genres
(scholarly articles, interviews, reviews, short fiction, poetry,
artwork) and from authors and artists (academically affiliated or not)
concerned with social theory. Editorial decisions are based solely on
quality and originality.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Papers: Include three copies of text 
submissions, double spaced and no more than 10,000 words. Manuscripts, 
notes, and bibliographies should follow Chicago format. Art and other 
graphic material may be submitted as transparencies, prints, or 
electronic files (with hard copy provided for proofing). Please do not 
submit material that has been half-toned for publication (e.g., pictures 
in books or catalogues). Art/Poetry: Artists should submit digital or 
camera-ready material. Electronic submissions should be accompanied by a 
hard copy. Art cannot be returned, so do not send originals. Include one 
copy of poetry submissions. N.B. Authors are responsible for securing 
copyright and fair-use notices and must submit them prior to disClosure 
publication. All material accepted by disClosure for publication becomes 
property of the journal. disClosure is not responsible for loss or 
damage resulting from submission.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 16, 2004

Mail to: disClosure
College of Arts and Sciences
213 Patterson Office Tower
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0027

If you have any questions regarding submissions, please feel free to
contact the editor of disClosure 14, Marcia England, at
DC-EDITOR@LSV.UKY.EDU

disClosure is an annual journal of social theory featuring scholarly
articles, creative writing, interviews, book reviews, and original
artwork from international contributors.  For a look at previous issues,
please visit http://www.uky.edu/AS/SocTheo/DisClosure/disclose.htm