Powers of Pilgrimage: Religion in a World of Movement, by Simon Coleman

Join us to celebrate the launch of Simon Coleman's new book, Powers of Pilgrimage: Religion in a World of Movement.

This is an in-person event and places are limited, so it is recommended that you RSVP as soon as possible.

The gathering will include brief comments on the book from a variety of speakers, followed by an outdoor reception with refreshments.

Please note

• Masking is required in indoor spaces on campus. There will be ample outdoor space available in which to enjoy food and drink.
• Screening: Completing a Covid-19 health screening self-assessment before coming to the U of T campus is highly recommended.
• Accessibility: There is a ramped, accessible entrance to the Conference Centre lobby. It is located on the south face of University College, at the southwest corner of the building. However, there is currently construction blocking the closest pedestrian access from the street, so the best access to King's College Circle on foot is via the pathway just north of Simcoe Hall off St George. Vehicle access is still available from the south via the gates at College & King's College Road.

Simon Coleman is Chancellor Jackman Professor in the Department for the Study of Religion. He came to U of T in 2010 from the University of Sussex, where he had been Head of the Department of Anthropology. Prior to that, he had been Reader in Anthropology at the University of Durham, and Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health at Durham. He obtained his undergraduate degree and PhD from the University of Cambridge.

Simon was President, Society for the Anthropology of Religion, from 2017-19. He is co-editor of the journal Religion and Society: Advances in Research and of the book series Routledge Studies in Pilgrimage, Religious Travel and Tourism. Formerly, he was editor of the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. He has carried out fieldwork in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Nigeria. His latest book, Powers of Pilgrimage: Religion in a World of Motion, is published by NYU Press.