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The Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) is hosting the 2020 International eConference on Atheism, which is open to believers and nonbelievers alike. The purpose of this multidisciplinary virtual conference is to advance the scientific and philosophical understanding of atheism, nonreligion, agnosticism, and counterapologetics today. The eConference will provide an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to present their research into recent innovations, trends, and concerns in contemporary atheism. Moreover, this 3-day event will promote dialogue and understanding among nonbelievers, as well as those who interact with them. And because the conference is held online, scholars and students can attend from the comfort and safety of their own home at lower costs without having to worry about travel and lodging expenses.
DATES: September 3–5, 2020
Special Early Bird Pricing:
Only $15 to attend the 3-day academic conference until June 1st!
Register today to take advantage of this low price before it increases! Only $10 for GCRR Academic Society Members
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Robert M. Price Dr. Price is Professor of Biblical Criticism at the Center for Inquiry Institute as well as the editor of The Journal of Higher Criticism. His books include Beyond Born Again, The Widow Traditions in Luke-Acts: A Feminist-Critical Scrutiny, Deconstructing Jesus, and The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man. Forthcoming titles are The Crisis of Biblical Authority, Jesus Christ Superstar: A Redactional Study of a Modern Gospel, The Da Vinci Controversy and The Amazing Colossal Apostle.
John W. Loftus Loftus is a former Christian minister and apologist with M.A., M.Div., and Th.M. degrees in Philosophy, Theology, and the Philosophy of Religion, the last of which was earned under William Lane Craig. He is the author of Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity and The Outsider Test for Faith. He edited The Christian Delusion, The End of Christianity, and The Case Against Miracles. He has also coauthored a book with Dr. Randal Rauser titled God or Godless? One Atheist. One Christian. Twenty Controversial Questions.
Dr. David Kyle Johnson Dr. Johnson is a professor of philosophy at King’s College (PA) who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma. His specializations include metaphysics, logic, and philosophy of religion, and he also produces lecture series for The Teaching Company’s The Great Courses (such as Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy, The Big Questions of Philosophy, and Exploring Metaphysics). Kyle is the editor-in-chief of The (forthcoming) Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy and also regularly edits volumes for Blackwell-Wiley. Most recently this includes Black Mirror and Philosophy: Dark Reflections and a second edition of Introducing Philosophy through Popular Culture (with William Irwin).
Dr. Jack David Eller Dr. Eller is a retired associate professor of anthropology at the Community College of Denver. He is the author of numerous books, including Cultural Anthropology: Global Forces, Local Lives; Culture and Diversity in the United States; and Cruel Creeds, Virtuous Violence: Religious Violence across Culture and History.
Jenna Belk Jenna is host of the popular Atheistasis Podcast, as well as co-host of the Atheist Experience.
Call for Presenters!
Religious specialists and philosophers, as well as researchers, professors, graduate students, and other scholars are encouraged to submit abstract proposals (200-500 words) to present at this year’s International academic conference on atheism. All research presentations will then be published in an upcoming supplemental issue of the peer-reviewed academic journal, Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and Ministry (SHERM). Presenters can also feature and promote their own publications during the conference for free! Abstract Proposal Deadline: July 1st, 2020
Presentations can take any number of forms, including hosting a discussion panel, interviewing a specialist, presenting a research paper, teaching a classroom lesson, or leading a workshop. Presenters can even video record their presentation outside of the event, rather than host a live session, and then have GCRR show that video recording to conference attendees.
Click here to submit a proposal.
Click here to register for the event.