A PDF guide "Resources for religions" has been added to the Library Information Skills section of the BLE. Go to Religions and look under Research Guides.
This is the handout from the demonstration given on 26th November.
If you have any further queries, please contact me
ms28@soas.ac.uk
Tel: 020-7898-4167
Friday 26 November 2010
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Study of Religions: Online resources demonstration (26th November)
Reminder: there will be a demonstration of online resources in SOAS Library for the study of religions taking place on Friday 26th November, between 1 and 2 p.m. in Room 379. This is suitable for all students. The classroom only accommodates about 12 people comfortably, so please let me know if you are planning to attend.
Mary Seeley - ms28@soas.ac.uk
Friday 19 November 2010
David and Solomon: Biblical archaeology vs. land rights and politics
Article from the latest issue of National Geographic (cover date December 2010) looking at the historical and political controversy that has arisen from the excavation a Bronze Age settlement in Jerusalem, including what is claimed by some to be the palace of King David
Thursday 11 November 2010
Jewish-Muslim dialogue today: Centre for Jewish Studies talk
"Isaac and Ishmael: what next? - On Jewish-Muslim relations today"
A talk by Dr. Ed Kessler of the University of Cambridge (chaired by Prof. Tudor Parfitt) will take place in the Brunei Gallery (Room B104) on 17th November between 5.30 and 7.30 p.m.
This is one of a series of lectures being given this term by the Centre for Jewish Studies
For further details, contact cs52@soas.ac.uk, or phone 020-7898-4358
A talk by Dr. Ed Kessler of the University of Cambridge (chaired by Prof. Tudor Parfitt) will take place in the Brunei Gallery (Room B104) on 17th November between 5.30 and 7.30 p.m.
This is one of a series of lectures being given this term by the Centre for Jewish Studies
For further details, contact cs52@soas.ac.uk, or phone 020-7898-4358
Religion, the state and historical artifacts
Article by journalist Sabria Jawhar in the Huffington Post on state policy towards the preservation and display of pre-Islamic (and particularly religious) antiquities in Saudi Arabia
Friday 5 November 2010
The Tiger in Asian Religions: Study Day
Asia House (the UK's leading pan-Asian organisation) is hosting a study day on "The tiger in Asian religions" to be held at 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP on Saturday 13th November (9.45 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The programme will explore the tiger's symbolic role in the religions and arts of Asia across the centuries.
The study day costs £35.00, or £25.00 to Friends of Asia House, including tea and coffee.
For further details, contact enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk or phone 020-7307-5454
The study day is in conjunction with Asia House's exhibition, "The tiger in Asian art: symbol of power and protection" which runs from 5th November 2010 to 12th February 2011.
The programme will explore the tiger's symbolic role in the religions and arts of Asia across the centuries.
The study day costs £35.00, or £25.00 to Friends of Asia House, including tea and coffee.
For further details, contact enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk or phone 020-7307-5454
The study day is in conjunction with Asia House's exhibition, "The tiger in Asian art: symbol of power and protection" which runs from 5th November 2010 to 12th February 2011.
Thursday 4 November 2010
Jews from Arab lands (LMEI conference)
The London Middle East Institute (SOAS) in partnership with the University College of Bahrain has announced a conference on Jews from Arab lands, to take place in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 23rd November (9.15 a.m - 5.00 p.m) and Wednesday 24th November (9.30 a.m - 1.00 p.m).
The conference will look at the Jewish diaspora to Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Yemen (as well as other Judeo-Arabic communities) in historical, political and cultural contexts. Speakers include Professor Saimi Zubaida (UCL), Professor Shmuel Moreh (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Professor Tudor Parfitt (SOAS), and Professor Zvi ben Dor Benite (New York University).
The Conference costs £15.00 (£10.00 for LMEI affiliates and OAPs)
It is FREE for students.
Lunch and refreshments on both days are included.
For further information and booking, contact Louise Hosking (lh2@soas.ac.uk) or Vincenzo Pac-Delton (vp6@soas.ac.uk)
Tel: 020-7898-4330 / 4490
The conference will look at the Jewish diaspora to Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Yemen (as well as other Judeo-Arabic communities) in historical, political and cultural contexts. Speakers include Professor Saimi Zubaida (UCL), Professor Shmuel Moreh (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Professor Tudor Parfitt (SOAS), and Professor Zvi ben Dor Benite (New York University).
The Conference costs £15.00 (£10.00 for LMEI affiliates and OAPs)
It is FREE for students.
Lunch and refreshments on both days are included.
For further information and booking, contact Louise Hosking (lh2@soas.ac.uk) or Vincenzo Pac-Delton (vp6@soas.ac.uk)
Tel: 020-7898-4330 / 4490
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Japanese Buddhism: aesthetics of colour lectures
The Embassy of Japan announces a celebration of the 1300th anniversary of Nara Heijo Kyo Capital.
There will be a series of events in London and Norwich between 15th and 18th November, consisting of lectures on the aesthetics of colours in Buddhism by Sachio Yoshioka, a textile historian, and Shomyo (chanting) by Taiin Murakami, a priest from Yakushi-ji, Nara.
Click here for more details and brief interviews with Yoshioka and Murakami, about the event.
There will be a series of events in London and Norwich between 15th and 18th November, consisting of lectures on the aesthetics of colours in Buddhism by Sachio Yoshioka, a textile historian, and Shomyo (chanting) by Taiin Murakami, a priest from Yakushi-ji, Nara.
Click here for more details and brief interviews with Yoshioka and Murakami, about the event.
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