Dr. James Bielo looks at what the secondhand sacred market can tell us about how people trade in religion and more.
The Secondhand Sacred with Dr. James Bielo
“Studying Scriptures, Studying Latina/o/es in the US” with Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo
I don't know if your social media feed is like mine, but I need some good news right now. Sowing the Seed is doing its part to cleanse your timeline with news of our upcoming program for graduate students and scholars of scriptures, Off-Script! On Friday October 25, from Noon to 1pm (Central), Dr. Jacqueline … Continue reading “Studying Scriptures, Studying Latina/o/es in the US” with Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo
Come Learn About SCRIPT!
The Society for Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts (SCRIPT) has provided a welcoming space for scholars and academics seeking to explore scriptures from diverse perspectives. Through events and publications, SCRIPT aims to promote critical discourse on the multifaceted roles of texts beyond their literal interpretation. Come to Off-Script this Friday to learn more about their work.
Learn about Rare Book School and more…
I first came across Rare Book School on a humanites research listserv. I clicked through the links, perused the website, and filed the url away in my "So Many Good Opportunities, So Little Time" catalog. Unfortuantely for me, that management system has only grown larger and larger. But that is what makes Off-Script so wonderful. … Continue reading Learn about Rare Book School and more…
Did MLK Write the Church of the Brethren?
I am looking for something that I'm not sure exists. I want to say that, years ago, I saw a Facebook post from the Church of the Brethren Historical and Library Archives that featured a letter that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote to Brethren pastors. It may have actually been a telegram. King spoke … Continue reading Did MLK Write the Church of the Brethren?
