'Exploring Pilgrimage'

A one-day interdisciplinary symposium on the theme of pilgrims and pilgrimage to be held under the auspices of The University of Sheffield's Medieval Discussion Group.

The event will take place at The Department of History, at The University of Sheffield on Saturday 25th November 06. Papers on all aspects of pilgrims and pilgrimage are invited from all disciplines. Proposals for 20 minute papers and abstracts of 250 words should be forwarded to Morn Capper or Geoff Little by 1st Oct 2006. Please be imaginative in your interpretation of this theme. Possible areas could include: religious practices, political processes, social and economic dynamics, landscape study, illness and healing, travel, logistical support structures, hostels, shipping, armed protection, literary and artistic culture. 

'Exploring pilgrimage'
Call for papers deadline: 01-10-06
Registration deadline: 17-11-06

Morn Capper <>m.capper@sheffield.ac.uk
Geoff Little <>hip99gl@sheffield.ac.uk
Or
The Department of History,
The University of Sheffield,
387 Glossop Road,
Sheffield, S10 2TN 01142222586/7