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CALL FOR PAPERS/SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

The International Association for the History of Religions invites scholars of religion to respond to the call for papers to be delivered at its XXth Quinquennial World Congress to be held at the University of Toronto from 15 to 21 August, 2010.

Scholars are invited to focus attention on religion and religions insofar as they are publicly available to the research tools and techniques of the historical, social, and natural sciences. The structure of the Academic Program of the Congress is designed to facilitate a bridging of traditional specializations in the field by encouraging scholars to present their research in an academic framework of well-defined methodological approaches in the study of religions. (See Congress Theme.)


Abstracts should have a maximum of 250 words.

NOTE: If your paper proposal is part of a panel or other working group please submit your abstract to the section or subsection in which the panel proposal was accepted.  Please check this with the organizer(s) of your panel or working group session.
  • To propose individual papers click on INDIVIDUAL PAPERS below and then the section/sub-section of the list that is most appropriate.  (Individual papers will be matched so as to provide some thematic unity to the section in which it will be presented.)
  • Proposals for working groups (panels, symposia, workshops) click on WORKING GROUPS/PANELS below and then fill out the information requested.
  • If unsure as to where your paper is most appropriate click on UNSURE and follow the directions.

   Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2010.

1. Paper/panel proposals and abstracts accepted after this date may not appear in the printed volume of abstracts.
2. Please note that the early registration discount is valid until January 31, 2010.
3. If a proposal is not accepted and the decision is made not to attend the Congress, the registration fee will be refunded without penalty.


IT/AV REQUIREMENTS: Given the complexity of programming with large Congresses the use of power point and AV materials is discouraged unless they are essential to the presentation. If essential, send your Microsoft Format PowerPoint presentation to the Congress Secretariat Office by 1 August, 2010. (For slides, incorporate them within your PowerPoint presentation.)

* The Program Committee is well aware that some scholars require early notice to secure funding for international conferences and will work to inform them of a decision as soon as possible.

** Only fully paid up registrants will be allowed to participate in Congress events.

*** Limited financial assistance is available to cover travel and/or accommodation.  A special IAHR committee, will determine the nature and amount of the awards on the basis of demonstrated need. (See financial assistance on the Registration Form)