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Demonology in Society Reading Group

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.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Timing: Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Talks:

Thursday 22 January 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 22 January 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 29 January 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 29 January 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue Details: 14 St Giles Seminar Room
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 5 February 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 5 February 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 19 February 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 19 February 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 26 February 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 26 February 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 5 March 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 5 March 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Thursday 12 March 2025

Demonology in Society
Date: 12 March 2026, 9:00 - 10:00
Speaker
Venue: Kendrew Quad,
Venue Details: G4
Organiser: Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Editor: Scott Maybell