Religion Call for Papers | @relcfp

The Center for the Study of Rhetoric, Race, and Religion is excited to announce a call for submissions for its upcoming virtual conference on March 13-14, 2025. This interdisciplinary conference aims to delve into the intricate interplay between rhetoric, race, and religion, focusing on both historical and contemporary contexts. We seek thought-provoking papers investigating how these three critical domains converge, exert influence, and collectively shape social, cultural, and political landscapes. Participants are encouraged to explore the implications of this dynamic relationship across various scenarios, offering insights that illuminate the complexities and nuances inherent in these vital fields of study.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

The role of race and religion in the 2024 Presidential election

• Rhetorical analysis of rhetoric and race in religious contexts
• The rhetorical strategies employed in Black preaching traditions
• Reconceptualizing rhetoric and religion in Indigenous literature
• The role of race in religious communication
• Performative aspects of faith and spirituality in diverse religious contexts
• Rhetorical analysis of sermons and religious texts from racial and cultural perspectives
• The role of rhetoric and religion in racial justice movements
• The rhetoric of White Nationalism and White Evangelical Theology
• Works in Progress

Submission Guidelines

We welcome Single Paper and Full Panel (3-4 speakers) proposals. Please limit single-paper proposals to 250 words and full-panel proposals to 500 words. Please include each speaker’s name, email address, and institution for full panel proposals.

Please register and submit proposals via this submission link by February 28, 2025.

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