2015
AASR Conference in Ghana
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7th BIENNIAL AASR CONFERENCE IN AFRICA
RELIGION, SEXUALITY, AND IDENTITY IN AFRICA & THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
July 26-29, 2016
Tentative Conference Programme
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Secularism as a dominant human experience in the age of globalisation presents a notion of an inclusive religious, cultural and moral evolution. However, a plurality of religions, cultures, genders, sexualities, sexual orientations and identities is emerging in association with secularism. Though some of these issues are not particularly new on the African continent, they are taking new forms and vitality and have become topical and, at times, flashpoints in several African societies and diasporic communities. Consequently, discourses (oral and written) on these issues reveal diverse and sometimes sentimental and pedestrian perspectives, mainly grounded on typically religious, cultural and moral claims. At the same time there is limited academic scholarship on the issues. With the African continent currently grappling with some moral issues such as same-sex relationships (LGBT), it is critical for scholars in the study of religions to dispassionately deliberate, explore and provide informed contributions to the debate in this era of rapid social change. This AASR conference provides the right place and space for scholars of different disciplinary traditions to rigorously examine this issue.
The conference invites panel and paper proposals that address this theme and related issues from critical perspectives, taking into consideration the specific contexts of Africa and the African diaspora. This research and related discourses are relevant as we seek to chart the path for the future of Africa and its diaspora.
Papers that engage any of the following and related issues are invited for presentation at this conference:
- Religious and moral underpinnings of gender in Africa and the African diaspora
- Sexuality in Africa and the African Diaspora
- Teaching African sexualities in Africa and/or the African diaspora
- Masculinities and masculinity studies in Africa and the African diaspora
- Femininities: plurality and the debate on feminism in Africa and the African diaspora
- Religion, masculinities, gender-based violence and HIV
- Queering, xenophobia and violence in Africa and the African Diaspora
- Sexualities, sexual orientations, violence and human rights in Africa and the African diaspora
- Religion, migration, class and sexuality
- Religious views of humanity and the LGBT debate in Africa
- The LGBT debate and North-South ecumenical/interfaith relations
- Religion, sexuality and the media
- Religion, sexuality and law
- Philosophy, person and gender
- Philosophy, human identity and sexuality
In addition, at least two special panels will focus on issues of theory and method in the study of religion(s) in Africa with special reference to the theme of the conference.
ABSTRACTS
- Abstracts of proposed papers should not exceed three hundred (300) words. Authors should ensure that abstracts reflect the title of their paper(s).
- Author’s contact details (name, institutional affiliation, email address and phone number) should be provided in a separate page or sheet.
- All submissions are to be made electronically using aasr2016@ug.edu.gh
- Abstracts are to be received by 31 December 2015.
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Type of Registration |
Regular Members |
Student Members |
Early Bird Rate (Now—30 April) |
$160 |
$100 |
Late Registration Rate (After 30 April) |
$180 |
$120 |
One-Day Rate |
$60 |
$40 |
Two-Day Rate |
$100 |
$80 |
Conference registration includes the following: entrance to the conference, conference materials, light refreshments during the day, and dinner on 26 and 27 July.
Registration costs can be paid directly into the AASR central bank account: African Association for the Study of Religions, Bank of Scotland Branch Code: 80-20-00 Account No. 00208442; BIC:BOFSGB21168; IBAN: GB05 BOFS 8020 0000 2084 42
If you are unable to pay into the AASR central bank account, please contact your country/regional representative and pay to them directly. Otherwise, email the organizers (aasr2016@ug.edu.gh) and let them know you will be bringing your payment (in USD) to the conference.
NOTE: the above registration rates are for AASR members who have paid their membership dues for 2016. For members in Europe, America and other western or stronger economy countries, the annual fee is $60. For members from other countries the annual fee is $30. Students and retired persons are to pay half of the annual fee for their country. For more information and to join the AASR and/or to pay dues online, visit the AASR website (https://www.a-asr.org//membership/), or email the AASR Treasurer, Abel Ugba (A.Ugba@uel.ac.uk).
NOTE: participants interested in having their abstracts in the conference ‘book of abstracts’ must register by 31 May.
NOTE: participants should submit their draft papers by 30 June.
Additional Conference Costs |
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Conference Dinner |
$45 |
Cape Coast Castles Excursion |
$47 |
NOTE ON EXCURSION: the excursion will tour the Cape Coast including two of the castles (Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle) used for the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. This is an essential part of the conference and provides a critical gateway to discussions about the African Diaspora. These connections will be further explored in the plenary lecture by Prof. Bright Kozuo Gavua, Associate Professor of Archaeology and Heritage Studies and Dean, School of Arts, College of Humanities, University of Ghana.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION
University of Ghana Campus Accommodation
The Institute of African Studies Yiri Lodge and University of Ghana Guest Centre is now fully booked. There is, however, still off-campus accommodation available below.
Off-Campus Accommodation
Option #1: Hotel Obama
www.HOTELOBAMAGHANA.COM ; hotelobamaghana@gmail.com
- Rate (flat) – $70.00
Option #2: Erata Hotel
www.eratahotel.com Email: info@eratahotel.com Contact: +233 (0) 544 3367 61
- Standard $100.00
- Double occupancy – $120.00
- Airport pick-up available
- This rate applies to conference attendees irrespective of length of stay
For further enquires, please contact Rose Mary Amenga-Etego: aasr2016@ug.edu.gh
2015
African Studies in the 21st Century, Ibadan, October 13-17, 2015: Call for Panels and Paper Proposals
The First ASAA (African Studies Association of Africa) International Conference will take place at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ibadan from 13 to 17 October 2015 on the theme: African Studies in the Twenty-First Century: Past, Present, and Future’ Paper and panel proposals are invited before March 30, 2015.
2015
2015
Religious Freedom and Religious Pluralism in Africa: Prospects and Limitations
The third conference on Law and Religion in Africa will be held in Windhoek, Namibia at the University of Namibia from Monday, May 18 to Tuesday, May 19, 2015. This conference focuses on the theme “Religious Freedom and Religious Pluralism in Africa: Prospects and Limitations.” We invite all scholars interested in the study of Law and Religion to submit proposals of no more than 250 words by 20 February 2015. These can be submitted electronically to lawreligioninafrica@gmail.com. Travel support may be available for those whose papers are selected.
2015
CfP African Studies Association annual meeting 2015
The AASR is an affiliate member of the African Studies Association. The AASR Executive encourages you to submit individual proposals and panels for the 2015 ASA annual meeting in San Diego on The State and the Study of Africa.
If you submit an individual paper proposals, please send a copy of the title and abstract to AASR President, Prof Elias Bongmba (bongmba@rice.edu), so that he can keep track of submissions. If you want to propose a fully arranged panel with selected members, please submit the proposal on the ASA website and make sure you put the sponsoring organization as The African Association for the Study of Religion.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
58th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association
November 19-22, 2015
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: March 15, 2015
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Dismas A. Masolo, University of Louisville
Derek R. Peterson, University of Michigan
ABOUT THE MEETING
We are soliciting proposals for papers, panels, and roundtables. Presentations may focus on the theme of “The State and Study of Africa” or on broader social science, humanities, and applied themes relating to Africa. We strongly encourage the submission of formed panels. You can find more information on the theme and the guidelines for proposals at the ASA website.
The ASA is excited to announce that this year we have a new category for submissions! In addition to submitting a panel, roundtable, or paper, you may also submit a proposal for an “Author Meets Critic” roundtable. You can find more information on the ASA website.
The ASA has another new initiative that we hope will help individuals utilize the ASA network to find potential panelists. You will now be able to post a “call for panelists” on the ASA website. If you have a proposed panel abstract, you will be able to request that it is posted on the ASA website prior to the close of the CFP along with a call for potential panelists under that theme. More information can be found on the ASA website. Please note that panel organizers must still submit an organized panel proposal by March 15, 2015.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Instructions for submitting proposals can be found online on the ASA website.
PLEASE NOTE: If your proposal is accepted, the conference pre-registration fee must be paid by May 15, 2015 by ALL participants. Payment of the pre-registration fee will result in a final acceptance. Failure to pay the pre-registration fee by May 15, 2015, will result in an automatic rejection.
JOIN THE ASA OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Join the ASA or renew your membership. ASA membership can be purchased through Cambridge University Press. If you have any difficulties registering, please contact Cambridge at usmemberservices@cambridge.org.
ABOUT THE AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION
Established in 1957, the African Studies Association is the largest organization in the world devoted to enhancing the exchange of information about Africa. Our members include scholars, students, teachers, activists, development professionals, policy makers, donors and many others. We encourage interdisciplinary interactions with Africa. We provide access to pathbreaking research and key debates in African studies. We bring together people with scholarly and other interests in Africa through our annual meeting and seek to broaden professional opportunities in the field of African studies. The organization publishes two leading interdisciplinary journals on Africa, African Studies Review and History in Africa and promotes an informed understanding of Africa to the public and in educational institutions as well as to businesses, media, and other communities that have interests in Africa.
For general questions regarding the meeting and/or registration please contact members@africanstudies.org. For questions regarding the submission process, guidelines, or program theme please contact asameeting2015@gmail.com.
We welcome your participation in this exciting conference and in the ASA!
