Charting Challenges and Change: The Past, Present and Future of the Sociology of Religion
BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group (SocRel) 50th Anniversary Annual Conference 2025
14–16 July 2025
Durham University, UK
About the Event
After a vibrant meeting at Northumbria University in 2024, the SocRel Study Group is thrilled to announce its 50th anniversary conference, which will be held at Durham University from 14–16 July 2025.
Among the exciting contributions confirmed are:
- keynote lecture by Professor Linda Woodhead and Professor Gordon Lynch
- insights from the ongoing Race and Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project
- exploration of SocRel’s history led by Dr Sarah Harvey.
Registration
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BSA Full Member (Waged) |
Full Conference |
£255 |
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Day Rate |
£110 |
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SocRel Study Group Member |
Full Conference |
£275 |
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Day Rate |
£135 |
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Non Member |
Full Conference |
£310 |
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Day Rate |
£190 |
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Conference Dinner |
Day 1 |
£21 |
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Day 2 |
£45 |
Dinner
- Dinner on Day 1 is in Collingwood College at Durham University
- Dinner on Day 2 is the 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham
Accommodation
There are a limited number of rooms available at Collingwood College on the University site at £47.50 per night with breakfast included. You can book this accommodation with your conference registration.
We have also negotiated a discounted rate at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham at £105 per night with breakfast included for 1 person, or £115 for 2 people sharing. To book rooms at the Radisson Blu, select your dates, then input SOCREL25 into the Special Rates-Promotional Code box and click book.
If you need a disabled access room, please contact the BSA Events Team as we have rooms held back at Collingwood College.
We look forward to seeing you in July!
With warmest wishes,
The SocRel Committee