BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group
@bsasocrel.bsky.social
Bringing together specialists and non-specialists in contemporary religious issues.
I had a great time at the @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference this week. Lots of stimulating papers and activities and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with colleagues and meeting new ones. Looking forward to next year!
Some of our fantastic presentations from the first @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference parallel session! What a pleasure to have Chaired 'Conspirituality, Fascism and the Far Right'. Amazing to hear about the newest work from Dan DeHanas, Jo Banks and William Pawlett! What a kick off!
What a fantastic few days we’ve had for the Socrel26 conference! Huge thank you to all attendees, speakers, chairs and organisers!
Looking forward to speaking about Spirits of Extraction: Christianity Settler Colonialism and the Geology of Race with @renasha.bsky.social at the @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference on Wed July 1st. Find us in Room C14 at 15.30-16.30 @manchesterup.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social
Manchester University Press - Spirits of extraction
Spirits of extraction - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Spirits of extraction by Claire Blencowe
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Not presenting at this conference, but I did chair a very interesting session on topics including MLM harm amongst Turkish women, healing and harm in Buddhist meditation practices and theories of the practice of matam. @bsasocrel.bsky.social
All set up and ready for Day 1 of Socrel26
Looking forward to being at @bsasocrel.bsky.social tomorrow in Nottingham - come and find us if you're there, we'll have lots of lovely books for you to browse
The registration deadline for our annual conference is today. For those of you who have had a paper accepted and have not yet secured your place, please do so by the end of day today here: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Sociology of Religion Annual Conference 2026
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At the SocRel conference next month we will be hosting a screening of the BAFTA award winning documentary film, ‘See No Evil’ on Monday evening. Contributor and theologian @andrewgraystone.bsky.social will be with us to take questions after the screening.
It's been a busy week at @bsasocrel.bsky.social HQ but I am thrilled to have this year's programme grid with you all! Many fascinating sessions lined up with even more excitement to be announced! Watch this space! www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27196/...
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Call for Papers: This joint event hosted by SocRel and @bsa-medsoc.bsky.social is an opportunity for shared learning between the two study groups and will be the first event of its kind. In coming together we hope to share experiences, research findings, and explore areas of mutual interest
We have been made aware that some people are experiencing technical difficulties when attempting to submit their abstracts via the @bsaecf.bsky.social portal, in that the “submit abstract” button is not showing up.
Fab new research from one of my @bsasocrel.bsky.social colleagues. Lucy looks at non-religion in the context of asylum seekers - a fascinating subset that places questions of belief at the heart of the credibility of their claim. secularismandnonreligion.org/articles/10....
Becoming Non-Religious: Exploring the Emotional Experiences of Apostasy and Refugee Status Determination | Secularism and Nonreligion
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Lucy Potter@lucypotter.bsky.social · 6mo agoJust out: my new research on apostasy and non-religion among asylum seekers in the UK. It explores what it’s like emotionally to leave a religion in countries where it’s dangerous, and seek refuge here. 🧵
We have extended the deadline to submit abstracts for this year’s SocRel conference until 20th February 2026 at 12noon (GMT).
We invite applications for our funding award of up to £2.5k to support the development of work in equality, diversity & inclusion in the sociology of religion. Open to SocRel members at any career stage who are members of @britsoci.bsky.social & based at a UK university tinyurl.com/socrel-funding
Our SocRel annual conference is fast approaching! A big thank you to those who have submitted abstracts already. This is a reminder that the closing date to submit your abstracts is the: 13th of February 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS: SOCREL 2026 - We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts (1/2)
The theme for our 2026 conference is 'Healing and Harms'. We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts.
Introducing Dr Sharon Jagger, one of our new Co-Convenors. Sharon is Associate Professor of Religion at York St. John University. Her research interests include gender, sexuality & class in relation to religion & she is currently studying the politics of witches & women with a goddess spirituality.
Our latest newsletter went out today! If you’re subscribed to our Jiscmail you’ll find it in your inbox. Check it out for conference info and lots of member publications. A link to view the newsletter and a link to subscribe can be found on our profile.
The Department of Sociology is looking to recruit a full time Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Postcolonial India from 1 May 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2029. Further details can be found on our job opportunities page via this link: shorturl.at/l4XJl
CLOSING SOON: The Sociological Review journal is recruiting 15 new Editorial Board members who will take up post in February 2026. Our aim is to recruit a cohort of globally minded scholars reflective of the rich diversity of the sociological community. ➡️ Deadline 5 December buff.ly/wQQwoHU
There’s been a few changes to the Committee since our annual conference, so we thought it would be a good idea to introduce and reintroduce the people behind the scenes. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks as we’ll be sharing a little about each person and their role on the SocRel Committee
This is a key community for the staff and students of our Centre. Save the date, and we hope to see some of you in Nottingham next summer!
BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group@bsasocrel.bsky.social · 8mo agoSAVE THE DATE: We are pleased to announce that the SocRel annual conference for 2026 will be held at the University of Nottingham, from the 29th of June to the 1st of July in the Monica Partridge Building, University Park. The call for papers will be shared in the coming weeks.
SAVE THE DATE: We are pleased to announce that the SocRel annual conference for 2026 will be held at the University of Nottingham, from the 29th of June to the 1st of July in the Monica Partridge Building, University Park. The call for papers will be shared in the coming weeks.
Even if you can't join for the launch next week, Jenny's book is available here: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
Christian Women at University Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans - Paperback / softback - 9780334061960
Buy Christian Women at University Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334061960
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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group@bsasocrel.bsky.social · 9mo agoBook launch event: Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism & Feeling at Home. Nov 20th, 5.30-7.30pm, King’s College London Chapel. Speakers include Kristin Aune, Professor of Sociology of Religion & Naomi Nixon, CEO of Student Christian Movement www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
