The Henry Luce Foundation recently awarded United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities a three-year grant of $350,000 for the support of national initiatives in religion and the arts that include the Society for the Arts in Religious and Theological Studies. The grant provides funds for the development of the new Society, Society fellowships for scholars; national consultations of theologians; and a national internet initiative where we will make available programs and lecturers who are national figures for access throughout the nation. United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is a partner in the consultations and online programs of the grant. Members of the Society will hear more about the grant and its initiatives at our national meeting in November.
The Society for the Arts in Religious and Theological Studies will hold
its annual meeting with both the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and
the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) – at their separate meetings. (We
are a related scholarly organization of the AAR and an affiliate of the
SBL and both umbrella organizations are being helpful in this period when
the AAR and SBL are not meeting together.) Attendance at the events is free
to Society members. Please join the Society or renew your membership today.
Members also receive a subscription to ARTS: The Arts in Religious and Theological
Studies.
The American Academy of Religion
Chicago, November 1-3, 2008
SARTS Reception and Program
Friday, October 31, 2008
7:00-9:30pm
Hilton Chicago, Continental B
At this time we will have community festivities and a remembrance and recognition of John Dillenberger and his contributions to our field of work. We will also have a presentation on ethics and architecture by Judith Dupré, who is a noted author and cultural commentator.
SARTS Board Meeting
Saturday, November 1, 2008
7:00-8:30am
SARTS Suite, TBA
SARTS sponsored Chicago Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:00am-12:45pm
Meeting place TBA
If you wish to register for this tour, please contact Robin Jensen very soon at robin.jensen@vanderbilt.edu. We are opening the tour to the AAR membership, and we expect it to fill up quickly.
SARTS Board Meeting continued (if necessary)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
12:30-1:30pm
SARTS Suite, TBA
Board members on the walking tour will need to miss the last part of the tour to make this meeting.
SARTS Fellowship Award Winners 2007
Saturday, November 1, 2008
7:00-9:30pm
Hilton Chicago, Waldorf
Presentations of projects by Cullinan, Robinson, and Turner, followed by
a SARTS business meeting.
The Society of Biblical Literaure
Boston, November 21-25, 2008
SARTS Reception and Program
Friday, November 21, 2008
Old South Church in Boston (across from the Hynes Convention Center)
The evening will begin with a concert of the music of Calvin Hampton, followed by a reception at the church. This reception will allow us an opportunity to welcome new members and explain our new relationship to the SBL.
SARTS Program continued
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The program will continue with a presentation by Don Saliers and panel discussion and response on theology and music led by noted local composers and hymn writers. Don’s presentation will explore the intersection of theology, spirituality, and music.