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Demonology in Society
We are an interdisciplinary reading group which focuses on the social science, history, and theology of demons, the Devil, and supernatural evil as they relate to politics, identity formation, and social conflicts. Each week we will examine one academic paper or book chapter on these topics, gaining familiarity with subjects such as: the psychology of dehumanization, the conceptual development of the term “demon,” and contemporary political demonologies like QAnon.
Hilary Term 2026, Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Weeks 1,3,4,5,6,7,8: 21 St Giles (Kendrew Quad) Teaching Room G4
Week 2: 14 St Giles (next door to the Lamb & Flag) Seminar Room H
Please contact Scott Maybell for the readings or for any questions: scott.maybell@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Date:
26 February 2026, 9:00
Venue:
Kendrew Quad
Venue Details:
G4
Speakers:
Speaker to be announced
Organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
scott.maybell@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
Demonology in Society Reading Group
Booking required?:
Required
Booking email:
scott.maybell@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Scott Maybell