International Kierkegaard Newsletter 2005

No. 27 . October 2005 ISSN 0108-3104

AUSTRALIA/JAPAN: International Kierkegaard Conference, Ormond College, University of Melbourne, 2nd-5th December, 2005. Sponsored by the Kierkegaard Society of Japan (Kyoto). This will be the first Kierkegaard conference and the first international Kierkegaard conference to be held in Australia. It is also the first international conference of the Kierkegaard Society of Japan (Kyoto).
The objective of the conference is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard's death through celebrating his work in philosophy and theology. As this will be the very first Kierkegaard conference held in the Pacific Rim, the conference organizers are especially interested in how Kierkegaard has been received and interpreted in Asia. Thus they invite all those with an interest in Asian philosophy and religion, in addition to Kierkegaard scholars from around the world, to respond to the call for papers or as ordinary conference participants. There will be opportunities for both scholars and postgraduate students to present their research. The official conference language is English.
Papers will be 40 minutes in length, followed by 20 minutes discussion time. Please note that there will be two streams in separate conference rooms:
The Kierkegaard Stream: All original research on Kierkegaard's philosophical and religious contributions will be acceptable.
The Asian Studies Stream: Original research dealing with any Asian philosophy or religion with respect to Kierkegaard's work will be acceptable. On two of the evenings of the conference, there will be a joint discussion by two noted scholars, and a panel discussion. There will also be an opportunity to tour the new Malantschuk Collection of Kierkegaardian research in the Joint Theological Library at Ormond College.
Call for Papers: Those interested in presenting their research at the conference should send the following information by email to the Selection Committee before 30 March 2005: Email: Call for papers (dornier@kansaigaidai.ac.jp):
Name
Position
Institute Affiliation
Contact Information
100 word abstract
Should you wish to attend, but not present a paper, or if you would like to make any inquiries about the conference, we encourage you to join the mailing list to remain up to date regarding conference developments. Email: Mailing list (dornier@kansaigaidai.ac.jp).
See also the official conference website: http://www.kierkegaard.jp/conference2005.html.en

DENMARK: Kierkegaard International Seminar: University of Copenhagen, Institut for Filosofi, Pædagogik og retorik, Njalsgade 80, 2300 Copenhagen S, Stairway 13: 30th April - 1st May 2005 on Enten-eller 2/Either-Or Part 2. The Seminar is in English. For further details please contact coordinator Poul Lübcke for information: Telephone Denmark 35328859 (email: luebcke@hum.ku.dk). Also see: http://www.staff.hum.ku.dk/luebcke/

Copenhagen University: Faculty of Theology, Købmagergade 44-46, DK-1150 Copenhagen K. Kierkegaard: Philosophy and Meaning in Life. Detailed introductory course to Kierkegaard's thought. (Study Course 'Emnekursus'). Instructor: Brian Söderquist. Spring 2005, February to June, Mondays and Thursdays 15.30-16.50. Requirements: Active participation 75%. Course literature 1,200-1,500 pages. Term paper of 12-15 pages based on study of 500-750 pages of approved literature. (Material to be studied: The Concept of Irony, Either/Or, Fear and Trembling, Concluding Unscientific Postscript and The Sickness unto Death and religious discourses). Teacher evaluation (Pass/Fail). For further information contact The International Office, University of Copenhagen, + 45 35 32 38 96; (email: inter@adm.ku.dk). See also website www.teol.ku.dk

U.S.A.: Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library: St. Olaf College, 1510 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-1098, U.S.A.: The Fifth International Conference at the Hong Library June 11-15, 2005, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Hosted by the Hong Kierkegaard Library. Conference theme: "Kierkegaard's Journals and Notebooks". Keynote address: George Pattison. There will also be a dissertation panel discussion.
Call for Papers, Commentators and Dissertation Panelists:
(Contact: Director Dr. Gordon Marino at the Kierkegaard Library: marino@stolaf.edu) Papers' reading length: a strict 20 minutes. Commentators speak for 10 minutes. To submit a paper, dissertation discussion proposal, or be listed as a commentator email an abstract to Gordon Marino's email address above by January 15th, 2005. (For conference updates visit the Kierkegaard Library website at: www.stolaf.edu/collections/kierkegaard). Latest date for complete papers (please send two copies) is March 15, 2005.
Registration: The conference will operate an airport shuttle to and from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport on Sat. and Wed. afternoons. You can pay now with registration and sign up for shuttle times at the above website after you have made your travel arrangements. Local Motels: AmericInn Motel & Suites 507-645-7761; The Archer House 607-645-5661; Country Inn 507-645-2286. Please note that there is a cancellation policy with respect to registration. (To register for the conference online go to: www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences). Paper mail address: Conference Services, St. Olaf College, 1520 St, Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-1098, USA, or Fax: 507-646-3690.
Preliminary Conference Schedule: Saturday June 11: 5 p.m.: Check in & registration for residential guests. Kierkegaard Library is open. 5 - 6 p.m.: Registration for non-residential participants. 6-7.30 p.m.: Opening banquet and conference welcome. 7.30 - 9 p.m. Keynote address: George Pattison. Sunday June 12: 12 - 1 p.m.: Brunch. 1 - 5 p.m.: Dissertation research presentations and comments. 5 - 7 p.m.: Dinner break. 7 - 11 p.m.: Presentation of papers. Monday June 13: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Presentation of papers. 12. - 2 p.m. Lunch break. 2 - 5 p.m.: Presentation of papers. 5 - 7 p.m.: Dinner break. 7 - 10 p.m.: Workshop on Kierkegaard and Buddhism. Tuesday June 14: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Presentation of papers. 12 - 1 p.m.: Lunch break. 1 - 2 p.m.: Special presentation. 2 - 5 p.m.: Presentation of papers. 5 p.m.: Dinner break. 5.30 p.m.: Excursion. Wednesdayh June 15: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Presentation of papers. 12 p.m.: Closing luncheon.

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