Call for Submissions: Disability and The Bible (Biblical Studies)

For over twenty years, the study of disability in biblical texts has brought new insights into ancient disability, the lived experience of disability, and textual representations of people with disabilities. Looking to the future of the field, this special issue invites research papers that re-assess persons with disabilities in biblical texts as well as studies…

Webinar: Medieval Crip Theory: New Approaches and Provocations

This Webinar will explore and present new research on disability studies and the Middle Ages. The speakers are: Richard H. Godden (Louisiana State University), “Cripping Langland’s Will” Leah Parker (University of Southern Mississippi), “Eschatologies of Disability / Crip Eschatologies” Tory V. Pearman (Miami University), “Cripping Time in Chaucer’s Pardoner’s Tale” The webinar will be moderated by Heide Estes…

Workshop: The Senses: Present Issues, Past Perspectives

The University of Bern will host an international workshop on medieval sensory studies from 24 April 2023 – 27 April 2023 at Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Switzerland. More information can be found at this link.