Save Ancient Studies Alliance has partnered with Digital Hammurabi to create a new type of online conference for ALL Ancient Studies scholars, scheduled for Sunday - Monday, August 15th - 16th, 2021.
We aim to bring together scholars who do not normally have the opportunity to present and engage with scholarship, including:
those who completed a PhD and are now professionals in other fields,
those who left PhD programs, or have had to take time out of their studies,
contingent faculty,
academics from marginalized groups,
teachers, professors, and staff from all educational institutions,
cultural resource management professionals, and
independent scholars.
All scholars of the ancient world are welcomed and encouraged to submit a proposal for a paper or panel in the subject areas of Religion, Culture, or History of the Ancient Mediterrenean and Near East. Topics can range from the discussion of an academic paper to a discussion on the successes and struggles of teaching an ancient curriculum.
In addition, all presenters are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one of the two discussion groups:
- Diversity in Ancient Studies: Problem Solving Through Outreach
- Lateral Thinking: Academic Skill sets in the “Real” World
Keynote addresses will be given by
Dr. Mark Smith, Helena Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton University
Heba abd el-Gawad, Postdoctoral Researcher for "Egypt's Dispersed Heritage: Views from Egypt" at the Institute of Archaeology, University College of London
Dr. Moudhy al-Rashid, Assyriologist and Junior Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford
Saber Parian, Independent Scholar, Iran
To propose a paper, panel, or just for more information, please visit the website:
https://www.saveancientstudies.org/virtual-conference
Abstracts will be accepted until April 30th, 2021.
