About CSRI
The Conference on Religion in South India (CRSI)—fondly cherished by many South Asian
scholars—is now renamed “The Conference on the Study of Religions of
India” (CSRI).
The Conference on Religion in South India (CRSI) was founded in
1971 by Harry Buck to support the academic study of religious
traditions in South India and its areas of influence elsewhere. Between 1971 and 2001 the CRSI sponsored
annual workshops in a leisurely, informal setting where scholars
presented their “work in progress.” CRSI has always been an
independent organization and financially self-supporting.
Paul B. Courtright served as chairman of the conference
from 1985 to 2001. During this period, Emory University provided
administrative support to publicize the workshops. After shepherding the conference for sixteen
years, he decided to step down. In July 2004, Selva J. Raj of Albion College became chairman of the
conference. Albion College now serves as the host institution
for the conference providing administrative and technical support
for the conference and its website.
The Conference on the Study of Religions of India (CSRI) is a
forum of exchange for scholars engaged in the academic study of the
religious traditions of India in both native and diasporic contexts.
It provides scholars a leisurely, collegial environment in which to
present their work. Emphasis will be placed on informality among
peers. Committed to critical and creative inquiry, the conference is
not an advocacy forum for the religions of India and does not
endorse or proscribe a particular point of view. Only scholars with
terminal degrees in religious studies or related academic
disciplines (like Anthropology, Art, Ethnomusicology, History,
Philosophy, Theology, Women Studies) researching and/or teaching in
the area of religions of India are eligible to present, attend, and
participate in the conference. Graduate students in advanced
standing in any of these disciplines are also welcome to participate
in the conference.
For additional information, contact
Selva J. Raj
Department of Religious Studies
Albion College
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: 517-629-0400
Email:
sraj@albion.edu
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