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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

SocRel will be coordinating the stream “Social Divisions/Social Identities” at the @britsoci.bsky.social Annual Conference 2027. We'd like to encourage SocRel members to submit abstracts so we have a full and vibrant stream. Deadline for abstracts is 11 September www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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BSA Annual Conference 2027: Freedom and Hope in the Current Global Context

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Professor Jason Arday. As a former Trustee, we knew him as a caring colleague who expressed his gentle kindness in every interaction, and who was passionate about creating more inclusive spaces and opportunities. 1/2...

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The latest edition of SocRel News is out now! bit.ly/4gwGFoc

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I had a great time at the @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference this week. Lots of stimulating papers and activities and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with colleagues and meeting new ones. Looking forward to next year!

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Dr Alexandria Arthur-Hastie @alexandria-ah.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Some of our fantastic presentations from the first @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference parallel session! What a pleasure to have Chaired 'Conspirituality, Fascism and the Far Right'. Amazing to hear about the newest work from Dan DeHanas, Jo Banks and William Pawlett! What a kick off!

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What a fantastic few days we’ve had for the Socrel26 conference! Huge thank you to all attendees, speakers, chairs and organisers!

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Claire Blencowe @claireblencowe.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Looking forward to speaking about Spirits of Extraction: Christianity Settler Colonialism and the Geology of Race with @renasha.bsky.social at the @bsasocrel.bsky.social annual conference on Wed July 1st. Find us in Room C14 at 15.30-16.30 @manchesterup.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social

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Manchester University Press - Spirits of extraction

Spirits of extraction - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Spirits of extraction by Claire Blencowe

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Dr Clare Lesley Hughes @clarelesleyhughes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Not presenting at this conference, but I did chair a very interesting session on topics including MLM harm amongst Turkish women, healing and harm in Buddhist meditation practices and theories of the practice of matam. @bsasocrel.bsky.social

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Looking forward to being at @bsasocrel.bsky.social tomorrow in Nottingham - come and find us if you're there, we'll have lots of lovely books for you to browse

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The registration deadline for our annual conference is today. For those of you who have had a paper accepted and have not yet secured your place, please do so by the end of day today here: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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Sociology of Religion Annual Conference 2026

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

At the SocRel conference next month we will be hosting a screening of the BAFTA award winning documentary film, ‘See No Evil’ on Monday evening. Contributor and theologian @andrewgraystone.bsky.social will be with us to take questions after the screening.

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Registration for the SocRel annual conference is open! www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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Dr Alexandria Arthur-Hastie @alexandria-ah.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's been a busy week at @bsasocrel.bsky.social HQ but I am thrilled to have this year's programme grid with you all! Many fascinating sessions lined up with even more excitement to be announced! Watch this space! www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27196/...

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Registration for the SocRel annual conference is open! www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Call for Papers: This joint event hosted by SocRel and @bsa-medsoc.bsky.social is an opportunity for shared learning between the two study groups and will be the first event of its kind. In coming together we hope to share experiences, research findings, and explore areas of mutual interest

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We have been made aware that some people are experiencing technical difficulties when attempting to submit their abstracts via the @bsaecf.bsky.social portal, in that the “submit abstract” button is not showing up.

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Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Fab new research from one of my @bsasocrel.bsky.social colleagues. Lucy looks at non-religion in the context of asylum seekers - a fascinating subset that places questions of belief at the heart of the credibility of their claim. secularismandnonreligion.org/articles/10....

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Becoming Non-Religious: Exploring the Emotional Experiences of Apostasy and Refugee Status Determination | Secularism and Nonreligion

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We have extended the deadline to submit abstracts for this year’s SocRel conference until 20th February 2026 at 12noon (GMT).

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We invite applications for our funding award of up to £2.5k to support the development of work in equality, diversity & inclusion in the sociology of religion. Open to SocRel members at any career stage who are members of @britsoci.bsky.social & based at a UK university tinyurl.com/socrel-funding

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Our SocRel annual conference is fast approaching! A big thank you to those who have submitted abstracts already. This is a reminder that the closing date to submit your abstracts is the: 13th of February 2026

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS: SOCREL 2026 - We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts (1/2)

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The theme for our 2026 conference is 'Healing and Harms'. We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts.

BSA Socrel Conference, the theme is healing and harms

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Introducing Dr Sharon Jagger, one of our new Co-Convenors. Sharon is Associate Professor of Religion at York St. John University. Her research interests include gender, sexuality & class in relation to religion & she is currently studying the politics of witches & women with a goddess spirituality.

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our latest newsletter went out today! If you’re subscribed to our Jiscmail you’ll find it in your inbox. Check it out for conference info and lots of member publications. A link to view the newsletter and a link to subscribe can be found on our profile.

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Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge @camsociology.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Department of Sociology is looking to recruit a full time Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Postcolonial India from 1 May 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2029. Further details can be found on our job opportunities page via this link: shorturl.at/l4XJl

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 02/12/2025

CLOSING SOON: The Sociological Review journal is recruiting 15 new Editorial Board members who will take up post in February 2026. Our aim is to recruit a cohort of globally minded scholars reflective of the rich diversity of the sociological community. ➡️ Deadline 5 December buff.ly/wQQwoHU

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

There’s been a few changes to the Committee since our annual conference, so we thought it would be a good idea to introduce and reintroduce the people behind the scenes. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks as we’ll be sharing a little about each person and their role on the SocRel Committee

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Islam UK Centre @islamukcentre.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This is a key community for the staff and students of our Centre. Save the date, and we hope to see some of you in Nottingham next summer!

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE: We are pleased to announce that the SocRel annual conference for 2026 will be held at the University of Nottingham, from the 29th of June to the 1st of July in the Monica Partridge Building, University Park. The call for papers will be shared in the coming weeks.

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Book launch event: Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism & Feeling at Home. Nov 20th, 5.30-7.30pm, King’s College London Chapel. Speakers include Kristin Aune, Professor of Sociology of Religion & Naomi Nixon, CEO of Student Christian Movement www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

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British Sociological Association (BSA) - Early Career Forum @bsaecf.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

if you're an ecr member of the bsa who would like your recent work highlighted on our page, please email the moderator so we can promote it!

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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

VACANCY: Lecturer in Sociology (13 months, starting Jan 2026) Closing date: 20 Oct 2025 Teaching PG modules on ‘Social Theory: Structure, Relations & Interaction’ & ‘Research Design’. @britsoci.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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British Sociological Association (BSA) - Early Career Forum @bsaecf.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Are Interested in: 👉 Housing, 👉 Health, 👉 Youth, 👉 Work, 👉 Aging, 👉 Inequality, 👉 Climate change, or 👉 Criminal justice? If so, join the ADR England webinar 22 October 2025 (13.00-14.30) to learn about funding and knowledge exchange opportunities! www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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Early Career Forum - Administrative Data Research (ADR) England Workshop

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Tim Hutchings @tim-hutchings.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Another BBC piece about the value of theology and religious studies degrees! Three interviews, starting at about 18 minutes 30. @thebasr.bsky.social @bsasocrel.bsky.social

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Lucy Potter @lucypotter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Chaired a great SocRel PGR/ECR training session on public speaking, communication, and accessibility this week as PGR Officer. Grateful to our three brilliant speakers for sharing such insightful and practical advice with great humour! @bsasocrel.bsky.social

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Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Great talk by Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social at #SocRel2025: More than Flirting with Media in the Sociology of Religion. Sharp, funny, and on point — and this meme was a brilliant touch 👇📺😂 #SocRel #MediaAndReligion

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Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Listening to @carostarkey.bsky.social talk about new, developing research on spiritualism in the North - specifically Morley, which voted in Reform in recent council elections. Suddenly makes the party chair's GMB interview anecdote on paranormal possession less reflexively laughable. #Socrel

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Dr Alexandria Arthur-Hastie @alexandria-ah.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

A lovely evening celebrating @bsasocrel.bsky.social's 50th anniversary with my better half, and by that I do mean @jen-studies-death.bsky.social

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Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Powerful testimony in the Q&A at Socrel 25 conference Dr Monique Moultrie on the question of being a scholar-activist: what conditions held her back for years and the specific personal and national conditions that compelled her to speak up and out. @bsasocrel.bsky.social

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Abby Day shares fantastic advice for ECRs on Publishing your Thesis in three easy steps

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Anupama Ranawana @msamrc.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Up and away to BSA SOC Rel today. Looking forward to running our workshop on Race, Class and Religion and taking in some great papers. Happy to connect with folks doing anticolonial research, feminist religious studies, religion and climate change, religion and gender :) @bsasocrel.bsky.social

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The people behind the social media! Morgana (short hair) here on Bluesky and Ellie (long hair) covering things on our Discord channel #socrelconference25

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The SocRel Conference registration is open! See you soon

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We are putting together a slide slow to commemorate our 50th Anniversary & need your help. If you have photos from previous SocRel conferences that we could include, please send them to: Jennie jennifer.riley@abdn.ac.uk, Alex alex.arthur-hastie@york.ac.uk, or Anna-Marie a.mcglanaghey@britsoc.org.uk

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Lucy Potter @lucypotter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Looking forward to gathering with friends and colleagues this July for the SocRel Annual Conference - always a highlight in the sociology of religion calendar. I’m especially excited to be organising the PGR/ECR workshop this year, focused on communicating research to a range of audiences 🎤

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