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Studies in Shiʿi Materiality, the Sensorium, and Ritual
Proposed Book Series, Edinburgh University Press
Series Editors: Karen Ruffle (University of Toronto) and Babak Rahimi (University of California, San Diego)

The goal of this proposed book series is to provide a forum for innovative works that contribute to new studies of Shiʿi traditions that are in conversation with and contribute to broader scholarly discussions on everyday life and sensory experiences while bringing attention to lived traditions and understudied locations and temporalities. Studies in Shiʿi Materiality, the Sensorium, and Ritual welcomes books that make bold claims, present fine-grained studies, explore theories and concepts related to material culture, the sensorium, its related rituals, practices, and relation to architecture, literature, the body, and more.

With the aim of inclusivity of wide historical contexts and geographies of Islam, Studies in Shiʿi Materiality, the Sensorium, and Ritual attempts to expand the line of critical enquiry to reconceptualize Shiʿism beyond the normative models of text/scripture, Twelver Shiʿism, and the Iranian world. Projects that reframe these models are encouraged. The series aims to foster approaches that engage with the body and memory, and by and large sensory and material practices that shape lived Shiʿism. The series also embraces empirical methods within the humanities and the social sciences ranging from ethnography to discourse analysis. While the geographical focus of the series is on the Shiʿi world between the Balkans and Southeast Asia, we also welcome research that focuses on often-overlooked regions such as China and sub-Saharan Africa. In broad scholarly terms, the series aims to publish diverse disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches ranging from anthropology, art history, history, media studies, urban studies, philosophy, religious studies and sociology.

More specifically, we encourage submissions for innovative research that include:

Studies on Zaydi, Ismaʿili, Alevi, Bektashi, Bohra, and other communities of ʿAlid devotion, including Sufi-oriented
Ritual, theater, and performative studies
Qualitative methodological approaches such as ethnography, including autoethnography
Urban, space and critical border studies
Comparative historical studies from the medieval to modern periods
Technology and mediated practices

For full consideration, email a two-page proposal and CV to Karen Ruffle (karen.ruffle@utoronto.ca) and Babak Rahimi (brahimi@ucsd@edu).

The Journal of Safavid Studies is an academic journal published by Safavid Studies center, University of Isfahan. The journal welcomes the articles that engage with any aspect of Safavid Studies that provide a scholarly platform for critical and informed articles with a historical approach.

The journal conscientiously aims to provide a scholarly platform for critical and informed articles with a historical approach in all fields of Safavid studies such as religious, political, cultural, social, economic, educational, artistic, international relations. The articles will cover the most debate-worthy issues in the aforementioned fields in the hope of ultimately contributing to the resolution of various theoretical, methodological and practical dilemmas encountered in Safavid Studies.This journal also aims to pave the way to increase cultural exchanges at the international level with an approach to introduce Safavid history and Shi’ism

https://ssj.ui.ac.ir/
Open Access Current Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, Spring 2022

Abstract deadline: 28 February, 2022
For full information and to register:
https://www.islamic-college.ac.uk/publications/shiistudies/

The University of Religions and Denominations (URD) – Qom, Iran- has organized the 12th intensive Course on Shi’i Studies (24 February to 4 March 2022) for scholars, professors, and students from various academic backgrounds, who are interested in expanding their understanding of Islam and Shiism.
Shi’i Intensive Course gives you the chance to develop your skills and knowledge, expand your international experience, and study unique and interesting subjects on Shiism and Iran.
Studying at URD Shi’a Intensive Course is the perfect way to broaden your academic and cultural horizons at an Iran-leading university and is a fantastic option to enjoy one of the world’s most unique cities. Our social programs let you experience the best of the city, while our class schedule gives you plenty of opportunities to explore Shi’i Islam in Iran. The course also includes a 5-day cultural tour (Matin-Abad, Isfahan, Shiraz) to truly immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere that Iran has to offer.
For further information and to apply:
http://shiacourse.urd.ac.ir/application-form/
Last day to register: 29 January.