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UPDATE: Reading Daniel Deronda (UK) (3/23/07; 8/31/07-9/1/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TI Sperlinger, English

Reading Daniel Deronda
University of Bristol, UK
31 August - 1 September 2007

Keynote speakers: Valentine Cunningham and John Rignall

This interdisciplinary conference will focus on George Eliot's Daniel
Deronda in order to explore wider themes and debates provoked by the novel.
It will provide an opportunity for scholars engaged in research on the
nineteenth century to discuss a single book that embodies a breadth of
concerns within literature of the period. Lifelong Learning students will
also participate in this conference.

CFP: Renaissance Futures (3/31/07; collection)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Andrea Brady

CFP: Renaissance Futures (edited collection)
        Abstracts due: 31 March 2007
        Articles (6,000 words) due: 31 March 2008
For more information, see:
http://people.brunel.ac.uk/~enstaab2/futures.html
We are seeking essays for an edited collection on 'Renaissance Futures'.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, early modern conceptions or
narratives of the following:
        Progress, mutability, predestination, providence, fate, fortune,
destiny, personal development; pilgrim's progresses, dreams, visions,
intuitions, fortune-telling and soothsaying; personal futures: providing

CFP: Renaissance Futures (3/31/07; collection)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Andrea Brady

CFP: Renaissance Futures (edited collection)
        Abstracts due: 31 March 2007
        Articles (6,000 words) due: 31 March 2008
For more information, see:
http://people.brunel.ac.uk/~enstaab2/futures.html
We are seeking essays for an edited collection on 'Renaissance Futures'.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, early modern conceptions or
narratives of the following:
        Progress, mutability, predestination, providence, fate, fortune,
destiny, personal development; pilgrim's progresses, dreams, visions,
intuitions, fortune-telling and soothsaying; personal futures: providing

UPDATE: Reading Daniel Deronda (UK) (3/23/07; 8/31/07-9/1/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TI Sperlinger, English

Reading Daniel Deronda
University of Bristol, UK
31 August - 1 September 2007

Keynote speakers: Valentine Cunningham and John Rignall

This interdisciplinary conference will focus on George Eliot's Daniel
Deronda in order to explore wider themes and debates provoked by the novel.
It will provide an opportunity for scholars engaged in research on the
nineteenth century to discuss a single book that embodies a breadth of
concerns within literature of the period. Lifelong Learning students will
also participate in this conference.

UPDATE: George Herbert, Country Parson (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert, Country Parson

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert, Country Parson (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert, Country Parson

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert, Country Parson (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert, Country Parson

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and Wilton House (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and Wilton House

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and Wilton House (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and Wilton House

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and Wilton House (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and Wilton House

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (4/15/07; 7/4/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TFC

*****please note revised deadline *****

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

4 – 6 July 2007

Second Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations?

This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

UPDATE: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (4/15/07; 7/4/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TFC

*****please note revised deadline *****

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

4 – 6 July 2007

Second Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations?

This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Church of the Future (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Church of the Future

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (4/15/07; 7/4/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TFC

*****please note revised deadline *****

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

4 – 6 July 2007

Second Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations?

This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Church of the Future (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Church of the Future

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Church of the Future (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Church of the Future

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (4/15/07; 7/4/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TFC

*****please note revised deadline *****

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

4 – 6 July 2007

Second Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations?

This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

UPDATE: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (4/15/07; 7/4/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
TFC

*****please note revised deadline *****

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

4 – 6 July 2007

Second Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations?

This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Church of the Future (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:30pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Church of the Future

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

CFP: Melville and Feminism (3/10/07; MLA '07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Charlene Avallone

The Melville Society invites submissions for the following session at =20=

the MLA meeting in Chicago,
December 2007:

What=92s a Feminist to Do

with Melville?

Feminist criticism contributes a stimulating, if still compact, =20
scholarship in the field of Melville studies. The past three decades =20=

of feminist study have not only revisited questions of Melville and =20
misogyny, but also renewed interest in his short fiction, poetry, and =20=

CFP: Melville and Feminism (3/10/07; MLA '07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Charlene Avallone

The Melville Society invites submissions for the following session at =20=

the MLA meeting in Chicago,
December 2007:

What=92s a Feminist to Do

with Melville?

Feminist criticism contributes a stimulating, if still compact, =20
scholarship in the field of Melville studies. The past three decades =20=

of feminist study have not only revisited questions of Melville and =20
misogyny, but also renewed interest in his short fiction, poetry, and =20=

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

UPDATE: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke (UK) (2/23/07; 10/5/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Herbert Conferences HERBCONF

CALL FOR PAPERS

George Herbert’s Pastoral: Poetry and Priesthood, Past and Future
An International, Interdisciplinary Conference
Sarum College, Salisbury, England
5-6 October, 2007

Panel Topic: George Herbert and the Earls of Pembroke

Plenary Speakers:
Helen Wilcox of the University of Wales, Bangor, Cristina Malcolmson of
Bates College, and David Jasper of the University of Glasgow.

Two University Presses have expressed interest in publication of conference
proceedings.

CFP: Melville and Feminism (3/10/07; MLA '07)

updated: 
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - 6:29pm
Charlene Avallone

The Melville Society invites submissions for the following session at =20=

the MLA meeting in Chicago,
December 2007:

What=92s a Feminist to Do

with Melville?

Feminist criticism contributes a stimulating, if still compact, =20
scholarship in the field of Melville studies. The past three decades =20=

of feminist study have not only revisited questions of Melville and =20
misogyny, but also renewed interest in his short fiction, poetry, and =20=

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