[ANPPOM-L] CFP: Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual

[carlos palombini]

Call for Papers
“Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual”
Heidelberg/Germany, September 29­October 2, 2008

Aim of the Conference

The Collaborative Research Centre "Ritual Dynamics" (SFB 619 
"Ritualdynamik") was set up in 2002 as an interdisciplinary centre to 
research the dynamics of ritual. It is the world's largest research 
centre dedicated solely to investigating these issues, with over 90 
scientists and researchers working in nineteen sub-projects. Our focus 
is on the (re)invention of rituals, transfer and change - which we see 
as the rule not the exception. Through questions such as: "Who invents 
rituals and why?" "When and why do rituals die?" "How variable are 
rituals and how do new media affect old rituals?" new avenues have been 
opened up, such as research into inter-cultural ritual transfer, ritual 
agency, and the connections between rituals and new media.

To give focus to the enormous potential of this field, the conference 
will be structured around themed panels. At present eleven panels are 
planned, but we are very open to proposals for additional panels.

For more information: www.rituals-2008.com <http://www.rituals-2008.com>

Submission Guidelines: Call for papers

If you wish to propose a paper please send an abstract of no more than 
300 words (the talk itself should last no longer than 20-25 minutes) 
together with a one-page curriculum vitae (rtf or Word format) to the 
chair of the relevant panel (see webpage). Submissions must be sent by 
15 June 2007
latest.

Proposals for Panels

If you wish to propose an additional panel please send an outline of no 
more than 500 words together with a one-page curriculum vitae (rtf or 
Word format) to Dr. Brigitte Merz (contact em rituals-2008.com 
<mailto:contact em rituals-2008.com>). Proposals must be submitted by 15 
June 2007 latest.

Deadlines

Submissions and proposals must be sent by 15 June 2007 latest. The 
decision about which papers and panels will be included will be made by 
the executive committee of the SFB 619. Applicants will be informed 
about the decision by 31 July 2007.

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