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The Bulletin began life 39 years ago as the CSSR Bulletin when it was published by the Council of Societies for the Study of Religion. In 2009 the Council disbanded and the journal moved to Equinox Historically the journal has published articles that address religion in general, the history of the field of religious studies, method and theory in the study of religion, and pedagogical practices. From 2010 (volume 39), the Bulletin is published in print and, for the first time, online, with a print frequency of 4 issues per volume. The online edition includes supplemental content not appearing in the print version including interviews, book excerpts, blogs, and profiles of key thinkers in the study of religion. The new Bulletin also includes open access features and offers enhanced search and access functions across the full range of Equinox books and journals in religious studies, biblical studies, ethics and theology.
Publication Frequency (Print Edition): Feb, April, September and November
ISSN: 2041-1863 (Print)
ISSN: 2041-1871 (Online)
Editorial Address:
Craig Martin
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY 10976
USA
Recent Blog Entries
Acts of Imagination | |
| By Kenneth G. MacKendrick Religion: “While there is a staggering amount of data, of phenomena, of human experiences and expressions that might be characterized in one culture or another, by one criterion or another, as religious – there is no … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-16 | More... |
Being a “Good Christian” at Bob Jones University | |
| By Tim Morgan Christopher Peterman, a now-expelled 23-year-old Bob Jones University student, initially entered the conservative Christian institution embracing its strict rules. They were “exactly what he signed up for,” according to this news report. Ostensibly, he flouted a few … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-15 | More... |
What Ales the Hindu Community… Kali-Ma Beer? | |
| By Deeksha Sivakumar As early as next week, Burnside Brewery in Portland Oregon planned to release a spiced wheat beer, “Kali-Ma”. Needless to say, the ‘cultural theft’ of a popular demonic form of a Hindu goddess has rubbed a number … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-14 | More... |
What’s belief got to do with it? | |
| By Kelly Baker “They don’t really believe that, do they?” is a refrain that I find familiar, expected and, frankly, tiring. As someone who researches white supremacists and doomsday prophets, I should be used to it. The query confronts me … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-11 | More... |
Some Thoughts on Theory and Politics in the Classroom | |
| By Matt Sheedy A recent thread on Facebook got me thinking about how scholars/instructors negotiate the boundaries between theory and politics and how these lines are always a little blurry, even at the best of times. Tim Murphy offers one … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-10 | More... |
Are We Teaching Students How to Research? | |
| When I started my college career I took introductory composition courses that taught me how to do “research.” I learned how to go to the library, how to search online databases for articles and books on my topic, how to … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-09 | More... |
Field Notes: News and Announcements in the Discipline | |
| We are pleased to launch a new section in the Bulletin for the Study of Religion. As of our April issue, we are now including “Field Notes” in future issues, thereby offering a venue to inform readers of possible opportunities … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-08 | More... |
“You Can’t Reason with a Crazy Person”: The Un-politics of American political discourse | |
| By James Dennis LoRusso Were you to travel one segment of the Eisenhower Expressway in Illinois this morning, you might discover a curious billboard. The display features a mugshot of Ted Kaczynski, the self-confessed “Unabomber,” coupled with the question, “I … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-07 | More... |
Arranging Marriages in the Age of Online-Speed-Dating and Soul Mates | |
| By Deeksha Sivakumar The idea of arranging marriages seems like an exotic thing even for modern Indians who see their relationship problems as very different from those of their parents’. India has changed considerably over the past few decades. Indian … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-04 | More... |
White Privilege in Higher Ed | |
| By Craig Martin Yesterday I was walking down the hall past the two main computer labs at my college. One lab is open to all students; the second is set aside for graphic design majors. When I walked by I … Continue reading → | |
| Posted: 2012-05-03 | More... |
Announcements
Letter from the President, Council of Societies for the Study of Religion |
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| Russell T. McCutcheon' s announcement that appeared in the September 2009 issue of the CSSR Bulletin | |
| Posted: 2009-10-07 | More... |
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