CFP: Religion in China

Call for papers
The 7th Annual Conference of the Social Scientific Study of Religion in China
Theme: “The Present and Future of Religion in China”
Dates: July 26-27, 2010
Place: Renmin University of China, Beijing

We invite proposals for presentation (abstract) in the social scientific study of religion, such as
- Empirical studies of religion in Chinese societies or among the Chinese diasporas;
-Religious regulations and the rule of law in Chinese societies and/or other societies;
-New developments in academic research on religion;
-Other topics of your choice in the social scientific study of religion.

Papers and presentations may be either in Chinese or in English.
Important dates:
April 30: deadline for submitting abstracts.
May 30: notification of acceptance for presentation.
June 20: due date of the full paper.
To propose a paper presentation, please send your abstract and a short bio-sketch to: crcs@purdue.edu. The abstract should be about 250 English words, and the short bio (or short vita) should include information of full name, title, affiliation, position, research interests and major publications, email address, telephone number(s), and postal address.
Scholars living outside mainland China: each scholar pays a conference fee of US$100 or RMB680 (in cash) upon registration on site. This fee covers conference materials and some meals. If your paper is accepted for presentation, we will assist you in making hotel reservation at Beijing Yanshan Hotel (http://www.yanshanhotel.com/en/hotel-info.html ), which is across the main gate of Renmin University of China. The conference rates start from RMB400 (approximately US$59) per night.
The Seventh Annual Conference is sponsored by the Center on Religion and Chinese Society at Purdue University (USA)
and the Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Religious Theories at Renmin University of China in Beijing.
For inquiry, please contact: Dr. Lily Szeto, email: crcs@purdue.edu, phone: +1-765-494-5801.