Five Imminent Events Celebrating the American Prophets!

Get ready for an exciting lineup of literary events in Chicago this fall! Several renowned authors, scholars, and professors will be discussing their latest works and engaging in thought-provoking conversations on various topics. Here's a rundown of some of the upcoming programs:

Horror Writing and Religion

On October 10, at 6:30 PM CT, the University of Chicago Divinity School will host a program titled "Horror Writing and Religion," moderated by Juan Martinez, an author. Leading writers of horror and suspense will discuss their use of religion in their work. Books will be available for purchase, and the authors will sign them following the program. The event will take place at the University of Chicago Divinity School, located at 1025 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637.

James Baldwin & Queer Spirituality

On September 16, at 6:00 PM CT, the American Writers Museum will host a program titled "James Baldwin & Queer Spirituality." Christopher W. Hunt, an author, will discuss his new book, "Jimmy's Faith: James Baldwin, Disidentification, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion." Ivy Wilson, a Northwestern professor, will interview Hunt during the program. Books for Hunt's program will be available for purchase, and Hunt will sign them following the program. The event will also be livestreamed, and registration for the online link is available.

Religion in the Lands that Became America

Thomas A. Tweed, a scholar, will discuss his new book, "Religion in the Lands that Became America," at the American Writers Museum on November 10, 6:00 PM CT. Books for Tweed's program will be available for purchase, and he will sign them following the program. The event will also be livestreamed, and registration for the online link is available.

Spirituality & Song: From Leonard Cohen to Fleetwood Mac

Another program at the American Writers Museum, "Spirituality & Song: From Leonard Cohen to Fleetwood Mac," will also be livestreamed. Registration for the online link is available.

Disavowing Christianity but Engaging with Its Symbols

James Baldwin, a writer, disavowed Christianity in his youth but continued to engage with its symbols and theology in works like "The Amen Corner" and "Just Above My Head."

Exploring Indigenous Studies and Religion

John N. Low, an Indigenous Studies scholar, will join Thomas A. Tweed in conversation for a program at the American Writers Museum. The program's details will be announced at a later date.

Alan Light on Spirituality in Music

Alan Light, an esteemed music journalist, will discuss the significance of spirituality in music at the American Writers Museum on November 26, 6:00 PM CT. His talk will cover his books, including The Holy or The Broken and Don't Stop. After the talk, Alan Light will sign copies of his newest book.

Kathryn Gin Lum on Heathen: Religion and Race in American History

On December 10, Kathryn Gin Lum, a Religious Studies professor, will discuss her book "Heathen: Religion and Race in American History" at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. Books for Lum's program will be available for purchase, and she will sign them following the program. The program "Kathryn Gin Lum, 'Heathen'" will also be livestreamed, and registration for the online link is available.

Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting literary events in Chicago!

Five Imminent Events Celebrating the American Prophets!