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Religion(s) and Nature(s) Reading Group: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING
In an effort to generate more discussion and collaboration on the scholarly study of religious naturalism, the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Oxford Graduate Theological Society is organizing a reading group on Alan Moore and Stephen Bissette’s influential run of Swamp Thing (1984–1987) and academic literature related to its sociohistorical context and themes. Moore’s writing explores sacred conceptions of nature, non-human life, magic, and psychedelic experiences. Brought to life by Bissette’s art, Saga of the Swamp Thing is perhaps the definitive tale of ecospirituality in the comics medium. All humans (and plant-monsters) are invited to join us to discuss this influential work.
Contact: scott.maybell@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Reading list: haliphron.ink/2025/11/04/swamp2025
Type: None
Series organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Timing: Weeks 5-8, Wednesdays 13:00-14:00
Web Address:
https://haliphron.ink/2025/11/04/swamp2025/
Talks:
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Religion(s) and Nature(s) Reading Group: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Session 1
Date: 12 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Reading Group
Venue Details: 14 St Giles Seminar Room
Organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Religion(s) and Nature(s) Reading Group: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Session 2
Date: 19 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Reading Group
Venue Details: 14 St Giles Seminar Room
Organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Religion(s) and Nature(s) Reading Group: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Session 3
Date: 26 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Reading Group
Venue Details: 14 St Giles Seminar Room
Organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Religion(s) and Nature(s) Reading Group: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Session 4
Date: 3 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Reading Group
Venue Details: 14 St Giles Seminar Room
Organiser:
Scott Ryan Maybell (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Editor:
Scott Maybell
