The Study of Religion in Atlantic Canada: Diverse Disciplines,
Theories, Methods and Contexts
May 23-24, 2012, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia 
This workshop will bring together students
and scholars of religion in the Atlantic region in order to highlight
the diverse kinds of research currently taking place, identify knowledge
gaps in relation to religious diversity in the Atlantic provinces, and
begin the formation of professional networks which are critical to
future research. Alexander Soucy will open the workshop with a keynote
address Religion
and Transnational Connections. The majority of the
workshop time will feature presentations of the research of thirteen
students at different stages in their academic careers. Topics include
religious issues in contemporary media, women in Christianity, Islam and
Hinduism, as well as historical studies of religion in Newfoundland,
Prince Edward Island, and among Acadians in the Maritimes. For a look at the workshop schedule, click here. For more information about the student papers, click here. To download a poster for the workshop, click here.
The evaluation forms from participants indicate that the workshop was a success! To read all about it, click here.
The workshop is supported by funding from The Religion and Diversity Project, Saint Mary's University, Cape Breton University, the University of New Brunswick, and the Atlantic Metropolis Center.