Denis Bekkering, a Ph.D. candidate in the Religious Diversity in North America program, will present his research at a public talk.
University of Waterloo will host the Annual Meeting of the Eastern International Region of the American Academy of Religion on April 28 - 29.
The conference theme is "Diversity and Equality: Texts, Traditions, and Trends".
More details can be found on the EIR AAR website.
Please join us for this important milestone in the PhD process as Brooke Brassard shares her research, entitled Thirsty Land into Springs of Water: Negotiating a Place in Canada as Latter-day Saints, 1887-1947. Her dissertation examines how Latter-day Saints—originally an American tradition—expanded into an international religion beginning with their settlement on Canadian soil.
Please join us for this important milestone in the PhD process as Carmen Celestini shares her research, entitled God's Angry Men: God, Country and Christian Conservatives: The National Association of Manufacturers, the John Birch Society, and the Rise of the Christian Right.
Please join us for this important milestone in the PhD process as Elizabeth Rigotti shares her research, entitled The Indulgence of Professionalization: Maternity Homes and Catholic Negotiations in American Society, 1895 - 1977.
Leah McKeen
PhD in Religion and Culture
Canadian Christian Nationalism?: The Religiosity and Politics of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Two students in the Ph.D. program will present their thesis proposals.
Christopher Emory-Moore, "Renunciation and the Householder/Renouncer Relation in a New Buddhist Movement"
Pamela Andrews, "Skookum Sound: Performing Indigenous Spirituality Through Hip Hop."
Refreshments will be provided.
Candidate: Denis Bekkering
Date: Wednesday July 8
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: PAS 2438
Title: Drag Queens and Farting Preachers: American Televangelism, Participatory Media, and Unfaithful Fandoms
Supervisor: Dr. Doug Cowan, Renison College University, UW
Committee: Dr. Lorne Dawson, Sociology and Legal Studies, UW
Dr. Jeff Wilson, Religious Studies and East Asian Studies. Renison College University, UW
Please join us for this important milestone in the PhD process as Laura Morlock shares her research, entitled Niqabs, Turbans and Bonnets: Oh My! The public presentation allows scholars the opportunity to share their research outside of the university setting, and offers their work up for questions and discussion with a public audience.
Come to our potluck picnic! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students and get to know faculty members!
When: Thursday, July 25, 1-3 pm
Where: Arts Environment Courtyard (garden area between Hagey Hall and PAS, under the big tree). Rain location PAS 1053.