Those still interested in proposing a paper for our 2011 Kalamazoo "Hell Studies" session now have until September 15th to forward a proposal to Richard Burley at societas.daemoniaci AT gmail.com!
The original call for papers is here.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Call For Papers: Kalamazoo 2011
We just received word today that the Societas will have one session at the 2011 International Congress on Medieval Studies Kalamazoo next year. Hopefully not on Sunday at 8:00am! The CFP is below:
Across cultures and throughout the Middle Ages, the idea of Hell has haunted human-kind. In art, manuscripts like the Winchester Psalter and cathedral sculptures like those at Autun and Chartres stand as both private and public reminders of the punishment that awaits those who refuse to live a good and holy (and in many cases Christian) life; in literature, tellings of the Harrowing of Hell and stories of the Falls (both angelic and human alike) trace the development of Hell over time, through texts like the Old English Genesis A and B; in theatre, the devil and the fear of damnation have woven their ways into narratives for hundreds of years, for example in York Corpus Christi plays; and throughout history the hope of Heaven and the fear of Hell have motivated the actions of kings, priests and peasants alike.
This session, titled Hell Studies, will provide a forum for new research on the art, literature, theatre and history of Hell and its sometime residents -- the devils, demons and damned -- and their visual, textual, theatrical and historical development and depiction throughout the medieval period. Through the study of Hell and its associates, we can divine new truths about the cultures and beliefs of the people for whom Hell was, to them doubtlessly, a serious, physical reality and a part of their daily lives.
CFP: ICMS 2011 (May 12-15, 2011)
Hell Studies
Sponsored Session, Societas Daemoniaci
Across cultures and throughout the Middle Ages, the idea of Hell has haunted human-kind. In art, manuscripts like the Winchester Psalter and cathedral sculptures like those at Autun and Chartres stand as both private and public reminders of the punishment that awaits those who refuse to live a good and holy (and in many cases Christian) life; in literature, tellings of the Harrowing of Hell and stories of the Falls (both angelic and human alike) trace the development of Hell over time, through texts like the Old English Genesis A and B; in theatre, the devil and the fear of damnation have woven their ways into narratives for hundreds of years, for example in York Corpus Christi plays; and throughout history the hope of Heaven and the fear of Hell have motivated the actions of kings, priests and peasants alike.
This session, titled Hell Studies, will provide a forum for new research on the art, literature, theatre and history of Hell and its sometime residents -- the devils, demons and damned -- and their visual, textual, theatrical and historical development and depiction throughout the medieval period. Through the study of Hell and its associates, we can divine new truths about the cultures and beliefs of the people for whom Hell was, to them doubtlessly, a serious, physical reality and a part of their daily lives.
Anyone wishing to participate is encouraged to send a politely addressed query or proposal of no more than 500 words to Richard Burley, at societas.daemoniaci @ gmail.com, on or before the thirty-first day of August 2010.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Kalamazoo 2010
Though not organized under the guise of the Societas Daemoniaci, our first session (organized by our North American coordinator) went brilliantly. Session 587 of the 2010 ICMS, Denizens of Hell: Devils, Demons and the Damned drew a respectable number of attendees (especially for 10:00am on Sunday!). Many thanks go out to our presenters: you've earned all the compliments that keep wandering our way. We'll keep our fingers crossed for more sessions next year, so we can expand on this success!
Our New Home
Welcome to the new, online home of the Societas Daemoniaci. Here is where you'll find updates regarding session proposals, calls for papers, interesting new publications and more.
For more information, write to North American coordinator Richard Burley or European coordinator Charlotte Kingston at "societas.daemoniaci at gmail.com".
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