Discussion

The Gospel of an Icon
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Scholars respond to Kathryn Lofton’s Oprah: The Gospel of an Icon, which analyzes the phenomenon of Winfrey’s commercial empire as a reflection of modern American religious life and a driver of the construction of current conceptions of spirituality and femininity.
Making Sense of Sudan
Friday, January 28, 2011
Making Sense of Sudan provides in-depth analysis of developments in Sudan. Organized by Alex de Waal, a leading expert on the subject, the blog was established in 2007 and carries frequent contributions from Sudanese and international scholars, activists and policymakers.
Sociology of Religion at the Immanent Frame
Thursday, April 15, 2010
A discussion of the Sociology of Religion at the Immanent Frame continues with “New answers to old questions” and more
In response to the recent devastation and tragedy in Haiti it is easy to lose sight of issues that loom only slightly over the horizon. With this web forum we are trying to bring these into view.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
In response to the recent devastation and tragedy in Haiti it is easy to lose sight of issues that loom only slightly over the horizon. With the Haiti, Now and Next web forum we are trying to bring these into view.
Data Drip is a collective conversation about data and data policy as well as research on media, information, and communications policy.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Data Drip is a collective conversation about data and data policy as well as research on media, information, and communications policy.
Is sociology of religion in crisis or entering an exciting period of renewal? Check out "Toward a new sociology of religion" on the Immanent Frame.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Is sociology of religion in crisis or entering an exciting period of renewal? Check out "Toward a new sociology of religion" on the Immanent Frame.
Millions in Africa are stateless or on the move. Join African Arguments for a discussion of "Who belongs? The politics of citizenship in Africa"
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Millions in Africa are stateless or on the move. Join African Arguments for a discussion of "Who belongs? The politics of citizenship in Africa"
In conversation with Nathan Schneider, literary critic Terry Eagleton explains why he decided to take the "new atheists" to task in his latest book.
Friday, September 25, 2009
In conversation with Nathan Schneider on The Immanent Frame, literary critic Terry Eagleton explains why he has taken the "new atheists" to task in his latest book.
Many commentators have blamed Kenya's post-election crisis on a bad constitution. Yash Ghai finds this an oversimplification.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Many commentators have blamed Kenya's post-election crisis on a bad constitution. In a blog post for African Arguments, Yash Ghai calls this an oversimplification.
Eric Reeves has likened the Darfur crisis to Shakespearean tragedy. Jayne Blayton disputes this.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Eric Reeves has likened the Darfur crisis to Shakespearean tragedy. Jayne Blayton disputes this.
Immanent Frame on Williams
Friday, August 28, 2009
Responding to Archbishop Williams' latest missive, bloggers for The Immanent Frame discuss why homosexuality has persisted as a divisive issue for religious communities and traditions.
De Waal on the African Union Summit in Darfur
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Alex de Waal blogs in real time on African Union summit on Darfur.
Obama and the Muslim World
Thursday, June 18, 2009
John Esposito blogs for The Immanent Frame on Obama's speech to the Muslim and Arab worlds.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Making Sense of Darfur Blog: Elections and Freedom of Expression in Sudan
Dowden on Obama and African democracy
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Richard Dowden comments on Obama and African democracy

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