The Global Christianities Workshop invites paper proposals for the 2016-2017 academic year.  This year, we will have a special focus on the relationship between the social sciences and constructive studies. We are especially interested in papers and presentations that explore or exemplify engagement with multiple methodological approaches in the study of Christianity. Graduate students and faculty members are invited to bring works in progress, so that they can benefit as much as possible from the group discussion.

Presentations can include portions of dissertation chapters or proposals, job talks, book reviews, pedagogical reflections, master’s theses, articles, conference papers, or other research. This year we are also looking for pairs of students to lead discussions on a common theme or object of study (e.g., gender, sovereignty, a particular denomination, Christianity in a particular region, etc.) from different methodological perspectives. So, for example, what sort of questions would an ethicist and an anthropologist ask about the role of Christianity in social movements in Central America? What can the two disciplines learn from each other? If you are interested in presenting at the workshop, please send a brief description of your paper/presentation and working title to: contact-global-christianities@lists.uchicago.edu.