Overall, it was a valuable resource for introducing the reader to the various discussions around disciplinary concepts. Perhaps less useful as a straightforward “introduction to concepts” kind of text? I’m looking forward to your response to the 2nd edition!
I found the first edition so valuable for my own learning - the Smith and Sharf pieces remain gems, I think, along with Bell’s chapter. I used a few of the chapters for a theories and methods undergrad seminar that I taught.
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That’s encouraging to hear about the students and administrators
I’m sure that might be the case for some; this cohort all went to the same seminary and uploaded their notes and resources to a chatbot to utilize it for sermon writing purposes.
I led a workshop for some pastors yesterday, and one of them shared that he was in a cohort where all the other pastors were consistently using AI to write their sermons - like complete drafts
For those working at theological institutions of higher education or seminaries - are faculty and administration having discussions about AI, specifically creating institutional guidelines or policies?
Yesterday I was fired by Columbia University after eight months as executive editor of the Columbia Journalism Review. This was the first time in a 25-year career that I've ever been subjected to discipline in a job — much less terminated from one.
Thanks for sharing, friend!
I’ve been reading fiction for comfort and clarity in recent days. As a start, I’m re-reading Ursula LeGuin’s Wizard of Earthsea series. What a gift, both to my young self and to me, now.
Any books that have brought you comfort and/or clarity recently?
4/ Sunday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: What’s a Religion or Theology PhD to Do? Hilton Bayfront-Aqua 300 (Third Level)
3/ Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Diverse Careers in Writing: Hilton Bayfront-Indigo 204A (Second Level)
2/ Saturday, November 23, from 9-11 AM: Bridging the Gap: Public Scholarship in Religious Studies and Its Career Impact, in San Diego [Hilton Bayfront- Cobalt 502A, fifth level] (co-sponsored w/ARC, SSRC & others)
I also want to highlight the sessions that the Applied Religious Studies Committee is hosting:
1/ Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Convention Center-3 (Upper Level West): Public Scholarship and Practical Impacts Workshop: Media Training and Work Outside the Academy
7/ And finally, our co-sponsored session on Myanmar and its diasporas and social movements:
6/ Our books panel on transpacific Asian American religions:
5/ the multi-sponsored session on the US election:
4/ Our co-sponsored meeting with the Secularisms and Secularity Program Unit
3/ Our business meeting:
2/ First session on Sat. morning:
2/ A summary of all panels
1/ Hello All - the American Academy of Religion / Society of Biblical Literature annual meeting is upon us! This is my last year co-chairing the Asian North American Religion, Culture, and Society (ANARCS) program unit, which has been a delight. Here are our sessions/co-sponsored sessions:
It’s nice having a fresh space to work with and rebuilding my list. It’s like I’m meeting old friends again, somehow. Maybe I’ll post more regularly, even.
