[Discussion] CONF./CFP- BRISMES Conf. on Faith, Politics & Society, July 2006, United Kingdom

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From: Carol Bebawi <C.A.BEBAWI@bham.ac.uk>

CONF./CFP- BRISMES Conf. on Faith, Politics & Society, July 2006, UK

BRISMES Annual Conference
Faith, Politics and Society

23 - 26 July 2006

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Call For Papers

The 2006 BRISMES Annual Conference will be held in Birmingham from Sunday 23 to
Wednesday 26 July 2006.

Residential accommodation will be available in Shackleton Hall at the University
of Birmingham.

The main theme of the conference will be: Faith, Politics and Society

Papers relating to aspects of this theme are especially welcome, though papers
on themes relating to the Middle East from the rise of Islam, including
particular geographical areas, history and thought and are also invited.
Contributions from postgraduate students are particularly encouraged. The
conference will include book exhibitions, and fringe cultural events.

Proposals for papers, either individually or (preferably) as part of a
pre-organised panel, should be submitted by 1 February 2006 to Dr David Thomas,
Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham, Elmfield House,
Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LG (d.r.thomas.1@bham.ac.uk).

Please include the paper title, an abstract (maximum 300 words, including three
to six suitable references for suggested reading), and brief biographical
details, including academic affiliation and contact e-mail address (maximum 150
words).

Watch the website for registration forms soon:
http://www.theology.bham.ac.uk/news/events.htm





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