{"id":161,"date":"2017-11-09T15:30:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T20:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cssr.utk.edu\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2024-02-05T12:09:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:09:39","slug":"sport-and-religion-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/srra\/sport-and-religion-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport and Religion News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Guardian: Author and priest Randall Balmer: ‘Sport has eclipsed religion as the US pastime’<\/a><\/p>\n

\nIn his new book, the scholar examines how religion shaped the
\nhistory of major sports in North America<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Conversation: How sport became the new religion \u2013 a 200-year<\/span> story of society\u2019s \u2018great\u00a0conversion\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hugh McLeod
\nEmeritus Professor of Church
\nHistory, University of Birmingham<\/p>\n

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\u201cJesus Christ was a sportsman.\u201d Or so claimed a preacher at one of the regular sporting services that were held throughout the first half of the 20th century in Protestant churches all over Britain.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New journal article: How Sports Tribes Compare to Political and Religious Identification: Relationships to Violent Extremism and Radicalization<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

in Sociology of Sport Journal
\nAndrew C. Billings, Nathan A. Towery, Sean R. Sadri, and Elisabetta Zengaro
\nDOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1123\/ssj.2021-0167<\/a>
\nFirst Published Online: 18 Aug 2022<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/p>\n

A national survey of 314 Americans was utilized to determine the degree in which sport identification functions similarly to political and religious identification as well as the degree to which each of the three forms of tribalism correlate with violent extremism and violent radicalization. Results found that sport identification correlated with extremism but not radicalization, political identification correlated with both, and religious identification correlated with neither. Moreover, each type of identification positively correlated with the other, and subgroups within each form of identification functioned similarly. Ramifications for social identity theory are advanced, arguing that whether one identifies with these groups appears more pertinent than which group identifies within that identity association regarding propensity for violent extremism and radicalization. Avenues for future research are advanced.<\/p>\n

Event: Football and Religion: Tales of Hope, Play and Passion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

by Layal Mohammad<\/span><\/div>\n
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Presented by the Aga Khan University\u2019s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Aga Khan Centre Gallery, this exhibition explores the relationship between football and religion and how the two are often connected, with players praying on the pitch and fans observing religious rituals in tandem. The wider narrative across the exhibition examines football\u2019s ability to champion social causes, promote marginalised voices, and create opportunities for inclusion and diversity in ways no other sport can.<\/p>\n

The exhibition provides a narrative on the subject through a snapshot of social history and contemporary commentary with a selection of books, magazines and newspaper articles, relevant objects, and artefacts. This narrative provides the contextual backdrop for a series of new artworks created by visual artist, illustrator, and animator Ed Merlin Murray.<\/p>\n

The exhibition, Football and Religion, includes something for everyone \u2014 from eye-catching immersive illustrated animations to interactive art and a host of inspirational media that allow visitors to delve into the subject as much as they wish.<\/p>\n

Visit the Aga Khan Centre Gallery for more details about the exhibition:\u00a0www.agakhancentre.org.uk\/gallery\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Kevin Coleman: Formerly of Brentford FC (Chair).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ed Merlin Murray: Visual artist and animator.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Karshima Inayat: Gilgit League Pakistan.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr Zafar Iqbal: Head of Sports Medicine, Crystal Palace FC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Matt Baker: Director of Sports Chaplaincy UK and Chaplain for Charlton Athletic FC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Linvoy Primus: Former Portsmouth and Charlton FC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Yasmin Abukar: Founder Sisterhood FC.<\/p>\n

Dates and Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panel Discussion: 1 September 2022, 18:00-19:00 (London Time)<\/p>\n

Exhibition Viewing: 1 September 2022, 19:00-20:00<\/p>\n

Exhibition Viewing: 2 September – 4 December 2022<\/p>\n

Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aga Khan Centre (Atrium Conference Room and Gallery),
\n10 Handyside Street,
\nLondon N1C 4DN<\/p>\n

Booking<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event is free, but booking is essential:<\/p>\n

To attend in person, register via Eventbrite:\u00a0https:\/\/fal.cn\/3r4zn<\/a><\/p>\n

To attend online, register via Zoom:\u00a0https:\/\/fal.cn\/3r4zo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New Book: On the Eighth Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Matt Hoven, Jay Carney, and Max Engel have published a new book titled, On the Eighth Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport<\/strong> (https:\/\/wipfandstock.com\/9781666701142\/on-the-eighth-day\/<\/a>). The authors provide a theological overview of sports today for undergraduate and academic readers. There is a 40% discount code (“8day40”) available on the publisher’s website.<\/p>\n

During a 1980s Edmonton Oilers game, fans unveiled a banner claiming, \u201cOn the 8th day, God created Gretzky.\u201d Intersections between religious belief and sporting participation are nothing new, where players, coaches, and fans are known to pray, cross themselves, and point to the heavens during a game. But what should be the relationship between sports and religious faith?
\nOn the Eighth Day introduces the theology of sport from a Catholic standpoint. It wrestles with sport\u2019s universal appeal, its rich symbolism, and its spiritual and moral characteristics. Sport is a place where embodied games can be sacramental; where traditions of the past speak to contemporary peoples; and where truth and justice are demanded in a world affected by sin.
\nThe eighth day recalls the playful, re-creative work of God the Creator embodied in Christ\u2019s resurrection. In this sense, this book marks out a \u201cnew day\u201d in Chris- tian attitudes toward modern sport and the continuing call to redeem sport in service of human flourishing. Comprehensive yet accessible, the book will engage thoughtful lay sports fans and academic students alike.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Third Global Congress on Sport and Christianity (3GCSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note the registration deadline is 31st July 2022. https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/ridleyhall\/604918<\/a><\/p>\n

The Third Global Congress on Sport and Christianity (3GCSC)<\/strong> is a three-day event to be hosted by Ridley Hall in Cambridge, England, between Thursday 18th August and Sunday 21st August, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

The over-arching theme of the Congress is \u2018servant leadership\u2019 and, more specifically, the exploration of ways in which practitioners and academics can best serve the requirements of the field of sports ministry and chaplaincy theologically, conceptually, practically and spiritually.<\/p>\n

A central aspiration of the gathering will be to promote the application of these ideas in line with the historical aims of the Congress and to consider how an intentional servant leadership approach might facilitate further synergies, connections and partnerships across the sector via the (co)creation of collaborative dialogue. We will be encouraging all of our speakers to consider these issues.<\/p>\n

The aims of the Congress<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the line with the overarching ethos of the Congress, the aims of the 3GCSC are to:<\/p>\n