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Call for Papers for the Spring 2012 issue of the Memphis Theological Journal
| Call for Papers Date: | 2011-06-30 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2011-03-08 |
| Announcement ID: |
183689 |
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The Memphis Theological Seminary Journal is seeking papers for its Spring 2012 issue. The theme of the issue is Rhetoric and Religion. We seek submissions that examine the relationships and intersections of rhetoric and religion. This includes but not limited to:
• The theory and practice of rhetoric and religion
• Forms of communication addressed to gods or God or gods
• The religious rhetoric of any religious or non-religious (secular) tradition
• God talk among different groups, cultures, or within institutions
• The role of religious discourse in the public arena
• The relationship between speaker and audience within a religious context
• The role of rhetoric in the religious studies curriculum
• Rhetorical analysis of certain religious texts, such as scripture, sermons, and theological writings
• Religious rhetoric and the role of power
• Rhetorical histories of any tradition, event, or time period
• Rhetorical trajectories of religious leaders
• Prophetic rhetoric
• Religious rhetoric and the role of women
These short essays should not be any longer than 1500 words and written using MLA style format. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2011. Please send all essays to Andre E. Johnson at rhetoricandreligion@gmail.com.
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