American Academy of Religion in Review 2016
American Academy of Religion in Review 2016
It’s a new year and a new episode from The Seminar Room! After taking a break for the Fall term, Joel and Lucas return w... Read more
17 Jan 2017
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Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences
Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences
Episode 11, in which Joel and Lucas discuss an essay by Jacques Derrida and make the case for Derrida’s relevance in rel... Read more
28 Aug 2016
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