259 days to go until the ASAUK24 conference, submit your abstract by 20 April at the latest. If you need a visa, do not delay. auth.oxfordabstracts.com/?redirect=/sta…

asauk.net/streams-for-as… ASAUK conferences have established a reputation as supportive and collaborative events. Our conferences–attended by scholars at all stages of their careers–bring together scholars of Africa from various disciplines around the world.

#Newpublicationalert ! AASR e-Journal, we announce the publication of Issue 6.1 (November 2023) edited by L.Togarasei and R.Kubanji, with the theme “Religious Beliefs, Health Seeking and Health Provision Behaviours in Botswana”. The Sanneh Institute American Academy of Religion a-asr.org/journal-for-th…

JOB ALERT! We are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy (Grade 8, Teaching and Research) with a specialism in the social theory. Closing date: 23rd January. Further details and application process here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?r…

Now online (Open Access): Muslim political dissent in coastal East Africa: complexities, ambiguities, entanglements by Benjamin Kirby (Benjamin Kirby), Erik Meinema & Hans Olsson doi.org/10.1080/175310…… #Kenya #Tanzania #Zanzibar

Fascinating talk STIAS by Adriaan van Klinken on Christianity, Sexuality and social justice in contemporary Nigerian literature. I made a long list of what sound like interesting queer Nigerian books to read.

Adriaan van Klinken & Ezra Chitando's Reimagining Christianity and Sexual Diversity in Africa is a "much-needed contribution to our understanding of African Christianity & sexuality at the present, contested, moment," writes Lydia Boyd. ow.ly/5ae950QucMj

Sacred Queer Stories explores how biblical stories affirm the experiences of Ugandan LGBTQ+ refugees: their struggle, their hopes & their faith in God and humanity. Save 50% with code BB250 during our #ebooksale: buff.ly/3uysN76 Johanna Stiebert Adriaan van Klinken Stella Nyanzi

Book Review alert! “Queer Bodies in African Films (African Humanities Series)” by Gibson Ncube Gibson Ncube, reviewed by Adriaan van Klinken Adriaan van Klinken Access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Sneak peek this fabulous ToC for issue 1 of QTR, featuring Orit Avishai, hurstonian., Janet Jakobsen, Şahin Açıkgöz, Max Strassfeld, Joy Ladin, and SA Smythe !

The recently published book, 'Seductive Spirits: Deliverance, Demons, and Sexual Worldmaking in Ghanaian Pentecostalism' by Nathanael Homewood published by Stanford University Press, is now available at a discount American Academy of Religion Adriaan van Klinken. Order online at combinedacademic.co.uk

Just finished reading David *Objection* Ngong's book Senghor's Eucharist. What a rich and thought-provoking contribution to African, black and political theology, resonating with so many broader debates in African and decolonial studies! Giving me lots to think about. baylorpress.com/9781481317795/…

The Outstanding African Studies Award for this cycle goes to Professor Hakim Adi. He is honoured for his scholarship, and his commitment to amplifying marginalised voices, thereby empowering contemporary African communities and building infrastructure for future generations.

*****The AfricanStudiesUK ASAUK2024 Conference Draft Programme is now available***** asauk.net/wp-content/upl…

did you know that the entire first issue of QTR: A Journal of Trans & Queer Studies in Religion is out now with Duke University Press and available to read for *FREE*?! Thanks to the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation, QTR is fee-free + open access! Check it out at read.dukeupress.edu/qtr

It was a delight to attend the relaunch of the Journal of the The British Academy yesterday. The first issue includes a special section on African Ecologies which I coedited with Simon Manda Dr Abel Ugba and Damaris Parsitau PhD. Please check it out -- for free! Leeds Uni PRHS Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds

Here’s your reminder to join us tomorrow for Celebrating Africa, our free community event 🌍 Explore and celebrate African culture through dance, music, stalls, arts and storytelling workshops and food 🎉 ⏲10am-4pm 📍 Precinct, LUU (Riley Smith Theatre and Refectory)

The latest Leeds Social Sciences Institute bulletin is here! Full of information about calls, events and many other opportunities for colleagues at the University of Leeds. Catch up here: bit.ly/3VWJV1j #socialscience #research #news

Very much looking forward to today's talk by Dr Gibson Ncube Gibson Ncube at Leeds about "The Danger of Single Men in Heteropatriarchal Africa". Please join, in person or virtually! Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds Leeds Social Sciences Institute LAHRI Leeds University Centre for African Studies ahc.leeds.ac.uk/philosophy/eve…

Time for our keynote speaker, the one and only Adriaan van Klinken, presenting Re/writing Colonial Legacies: Indigenous Religion, Christianity and Embattled Gods in Nigerian Literature. #basr2024