[Discussion] CFP: Women and the Divine (UK) (3/31/05; 6/17/05-6/19/05)

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CALL FOR PAPERS

WOMEN AND THE DIVINE

Conference for the Institute of Feminist Theory and Research
(www.ITFR.org.uk)

Jointly hosted by University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University
College

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 June 2005

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

* Luce Irigaray (Independent)

* Pamela Sue Anderson (Oxford University)

* Morny Joy (University of Calgary)

* Daphne Hampson (Oxford University)

* Melissa Raphael (University of Gloucestershire)

* Regina Schwartz (Northwestern University)

'Divinity is what we need to become free, autonomous, sovereign.  No
human subjectivity, no human society has ever been established without
the help of the divine'.   Luce Irigaray

This conference will explore the provocative claim that central to the
emancipatory aspirations of feminism is reflection upon, and
reinterpretation of, notions of 'the divine'. Because 'the divine' is
emerging from 'feminist theology' as a category of critical thought,
this conference aims to provide a stimulating and inclusive forum for
interdisciplinary debate on the question of women and the divine.
Concerned with the impact of sexual difference on religious and
spiritual practices, this conference will offer a chance to explore,
articulate and share the personal experiences and reflections of women
practitioners from all faiths and denominations. It is anticipated that
from this critical appraisal of the divine will emerge a creative
approach to questions relating to the body, desire, and subjectivity.


To pursue these fruitful connections between 'women' and 'the divine' we
welcome speakers from all disciplines, as well as spiritual
practitioners from all faiths.  Abstracts (300 words max.) are invited
on a broad range of themes including:
   a.. Feminist Philosophy of Religion
   b.. Women and Religious Traditions: Radical and Orthodox
   c.. Ecofeminism, Ecotheology and the Spiritual Environment
   d.. Desire, Sexuality and the Divine
   e.. Reading Sacred Texts
   f.. Religious and Spiritual Practices
   g.. Goddess Feminisms
   h.. The Divine, Religion and Politics

We expect to publish a selection of the papers as part of the Palgrave
series in association with the Institute of Feminist Theory and
Research.  Please send abstracts for a 20 minute paper/ workshop/ guided
session or panel (note: we are keen to encourage non-traditional
formats) by e-mail or post to:
Dr. Gillian Howie
Department of Philosophy,
University of Liverpool
7 Abercromby Square
Liverpool, L69 3BX

g.howie@liverpool.ac.uk

or

Dr. J'annine Jobling:
Theology and Religious Studies Dept.
Liverpool Hope University College
Hope Park
Liverpool, L17 9JD

joblinj@hope.ac.uk


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 31 MARCH 2005

For general enquiries regarding the conference contact:
Patrice Haynes patrice.haynes@virgin.net



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