By Siobhan Kelly. The field of feminist studies in religion has failed to live up to its liberatory potential when it comes to trans* inclusion and liberation. As a young scholar of religion whose gender differs from its binary assignment at birth, feminism, to me, is supposed to be a place to find home; its […]
In the wake of the passing of HB2 (“Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act”) in North Carolina, the ongoing discussions regarding the rights, safety, and discrimination against trans*persons have come to the fore. Many have weighed in on the controversy including those who cite their religious beliefs as reasons to support the law or demand […]
We are happy to announce the arrival of the newest issue of JFSR: Volume 32, Number 1 (Spring 2016). This issue is packed with exciting new material, including a Roundtable on Women of Color in the Religious Studies Classroom, and two Across Generations interviews with Inés Talamantez and Judith Plaskow! To learn more about the issue, please visit the Volumes page to […]
“In its attention to innovative strategies and new forms of knowledge production that can influence public life and religious traditions, we hope that the space claimed by the scholarly ideas in this issue of JFSR offers inspiration and tools for fostering more feminist and womanist values in every corner of our world.” (Traci West, Judith Plaskow. “Editors’ Introduction.” […]
It is with a heavy heart that we at FSR announce the recent passing of Rita Gross, a prominent Buddhist feminist scholar and longtime supporter and board member of JFSR. Rita chaired the Women and Religion Section of the AAR for many years from the mid-1970s to the late ’80s and was the author of […]
Are you in Atlanta today (Friday, November 20th) for the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature? Then come and join us at the annual Feminist Studies in Religion Reception! Mix and mingle with others who are dedicated to the intersection(s) between feminism and religious studies…we hope to […]
Are you attending AAR/SBL 2015 this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia? We warmly welcome you to join us at the following FSR events on Friday and Sunday. We hope to see you there! Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates! M20-404 Feminist Studies in Religion Theme: FSR Reception 11/20/2015 Friday – 8:30 PM-10:30 PM Location: Hyatt-Techwood (Atlanta Conference […]
EFSR, the Web Board of FSR, Inc, welcomes five new members this year. Please welcome them by checking out their linked profiles below, as well as our current and past board membership for more information. Sharon Jacob, Philips Theological Seminary Sharon, a native of Bangalore India, is the Assistant Professor of New Testament at […]
What counts as feminism on the internet? What happens when religion is brought into the conversation? And most importantly for the Feminism In Religion Forum (FiR), what does it mean to engage in this process with an academic lens? @ The Table and our partnered open-call consider the stakes and challenges that arise when “feminism” […]
As part of FSR, Inc.’s Across Generations project, we asked feminists from and beyond the academy respond to this vital question: “What is the importance of feminist and womanist work in religious and theological studies?” at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego (2014). What follows is the seventh part […]