We are pleased to announce November's Article of the Month:
"Restoring a Rhythm of Sacred Rest in a 24/7 World: An Exploration of Technology Sabbath and Connection to the Earth Community" by Lisa Naas Cook.
This article will be made open-access and available to anyone to download through the end of the month.
Translation Services Available
We are pleased to offer English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English translation services for those articles published in the journal. Translated articles are eligible to be in the corresponding sister journal. If you are interested in utilizing these services, please email us.
Conference News
Graduate Scholar Applications
Graduate Scholar Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2016 Religion & Society Conference For each conference, a small number of Graduate Scholar Awards are given to outstanding graduate students who have an active academic interest in the conference area. Graduate Scholars perform a critical role in the conference by chairing the parallel sessions, providing technical assistance in the sessions, participating in Talking Circles, and presenting their own research papers. The Award with its accompanying responsibilities provides a strong professional development opportunity for graduate students at this stage in their academic careers. Meeting experts in the field, interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world, and creating networks and friendships are all additional benefits of this Award.
Graduate Scholars are entitled to a waived conference registration fee and are given special recognition during the conference proceedings. Recipients must be available on-site the day prior to the conference (for orientation and training) and throughout the conference.
The application deadline to apply for the 2016 Graduate Scholar Award is 1 January 2016. To apply, please click here to download the application form and follow the instructions for submission.
Accommodations
Join Delegates at the Conference Hotel - Washington Court Hotel
Staying at the conference hotel is a great way to meet fellow delegates and to ensure an easy trip to the conference venue each day.
At this sophisticated, independent Capitol Hill hotel located in downtown, guests at the Washington Court Hotel can explore the rich history of Washington DC just by stepping out the hotel’s front doors. Situated adjacent to Union Station, the hotel is located in the heart of the distinctive Capitol Hill neighborhood providing access to the National Mall, renowned monuments, free museums, and the U.S. Capitol. Booking information and more available on our website.
Community News
Community Membership
The Religion in Society Knowledge Community is dedicated to the concept of independent, peer-led groups of scholars, researchers, and practitioners working together to build bodies of academic knowledge related to topics of critical importance to society at large.
Joining the community is easy, and the opportunities for engagement are many. As a member of the community, you have access to a broad range of tools and resources to use in your own work; electronic access to the full journal and book collections; a full Scholar account, offering an innovative online space for collaborative learning in your classes or for broader collaborative interaction with colleagues; and the opportunity to submit your work for potential publication within The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society. Community Membership is included in all conference registrations. To learn more about membership benefits and how to join, click here.
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