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

Not long to go now! Have you registered?

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

For all the info on how to register and to view the full programme head over 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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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 · 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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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

My latest piece for The Vegan Society Researcher News has been published 👏 This post introduces the concept I coined in my PhD research, faith veganism, which explores the fascinating intersection between ethical veganism and Abrahamic religion. www.vegansociety.com/get-involved...

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What is ‘Faith Veganism’?

Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett discusses the intersection between veganism and religious practices.

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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 · 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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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🚨 New Methods Papers 🚨 📱 Social media-based diary methods 📱 In January 2024 I produced a training resource for @ncrm.ac.uk exploring social media-based methods and offering a guide to develop your own project: www.ncrm.ac.uk/resources/on... 1/5

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NCRM resource | Social Media Based Diary Methods by Ellie Atayee-Bennett

Diary methods constitute a research method that allows a researcher to collect qualitative data relating to a participant’s everyday life over a set period of time. They are multi-modal and can be

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Incredible final day at the BSA Sociology of Religion Conference at Durham University. Highlights: 🌟 Chairing a session on religion, healthcare, politics and the state 🌟 Important reflections on Religion, Disability and Neurodiversity 🌟 A thought-provoking discussion of the sociology of religion

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Thought-provoking reflections on the sociology of religion by Professor Linda Woodhead and Professor Gordon Lynch. It is quite a time to be studying the sociology of religion, with so much rapid change and diversity in society. But it is also an exciting time to see how discussions develop.

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Incredible session led by @renasha.bsky.social and @krysiawally.bsky.social with Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs reflecting on the SocRel Chair’s Response Day 2025 on Religion, Disability and Neurodiversity. Such important discussions had around accessibility, inclusivity, equity, and good practice!

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Dr Alexandria Arthur-Hastie @alexandria-ah.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

A small section of some of our wonderful community @bsasocrel.bsky.social, proud to be running this most important confernce that facilitates these connections!

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Incredible second day at the BSA Sociology of Religion Conference at Durham University. Highlights included: 🌟 A fantastic PGR/ECR session 🌟 An inspiring look back over SocRel’s 50 year history led by Dr Sarah Harvey with Prof Grace Davie and Dr Peter Gee 🌟 A celebratory 50th anniversary dinner

Professor Grace Davie sharing reflections

Panel discussion on SocRel’s 50 year history with Dr Sarah Harvey, Professor Grace Davie and Dr Peter Gee

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Fantastic PGR/ECR workshop this morning exploring public engagement, framing research and accessibility, and engaging with media by the excellent @jen-studies-death.bsky.social @renasha.bsky.social @robb-s.bsky.social Lots of fantastic tips and insight which I look forward to putting into practice.

Dr Jennie Riley’s presentation on public engagement

Dr Renasha Khan’s presentation on reframing research and accessibility

Dr Rob Barward Symmons presentation on engaging with media

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I had a fantastic first day at the BSA Sociology of Religion 50th Anniversary Conference at Durham University. Highlights: 🌟 Publishing your Thesis by Prof Abby Day 🌟 A keynote by Prof Monique Moultrie on reproductive justice 🌟 Presenting my own research 🌟 The famous SocRel pub quiz! #SocRel25

Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett presenting on “Autonomous Moral Re-Engagement with Religion”

Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett stood beside a purple BSA banner

Professor Mathew Guest giving the formal welcome

Ellie Atayee-Bennett’s lanyard with name card

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The BSA Sociology of Religion Annual Conference has started at Durham University and it promises a fantastic line up of presentations and keynotes over the next three days. @bsasocrel.bsky.social #socrelconference25

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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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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

En route to Liverpool to learn about creative research methods. Looking forward to expanding my methodology repertoire.

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Dr Ellie Atayee-Bennett @ellieatayeebennett.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Would you like to share your vegan experience in a book anthology on global vegan voices? I’m looking for chapters that explore vegan experiences or reflections on veganism/vegan activism in different cultures. Please apply by 30 April. Full details: www.ellieatayeebennett.com/global-vegan...

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Global Vegan Voices Book | Ellie Atayee-Bennett

I am looking for diverse perspectives on the vegan experience and am now accepting expressions of interest. If you are interested in contributing a chapter to this book, please submit your interest by...

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BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group @bsasocrel.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The deadline to submit abstracts for this year’s SocRel conference has been extended until 14.02.2025, 12noon (GMT). For more info on the call for papers, abstracts & submission: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b... Many thanks to those who have already submitted abstracts for consideration.

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