ISCSD 2nd Book Talk: Edward Shaughnessy on the Zhou Changes
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination (ISCSD) is excited to announce the second ISCSD Book Talk series, featuring Prof. Edward Shaughnessy’s book on the Zhou Changes. Event Details: Date: July 17, 2024 Time: 15:00 CEST Zoom Meeting Link: https://fau.zoom-x.de/j/4654629354?pwd=TDB1NkxGbDRqSTB0TlpNNnZHcWV4QT09&omn=62988233517 Meeting ID: 688 6513 5838 Passcode: 124008 No prior […]
ISCSD President Moderates Inaugural CAS-E Podcast on Astrology
Prof. Michael Lackner, President of the ISCSD, served as the moderator for the inaugural episode of the CAS-E podcast, produced on April 11, 2024. This first episode featured a captivating discussion on astrology, bringing together esteemed experts in the field. Under Prof. Lackner’s moderation, the episode included insights from Dr. Christof Niederwieser, Dr. Darrell Rutkin, […]
Book Talk: Spirit-Writing in Chinese History and Society
We are delighted to have Elena Valussi and Matthias Schumann, along with some contributors to their edited volume on spirit-writing, as our speakers for the first session of the series. They will discuss their book, Communicating with the Gods: Spirit-Writing in Chinese History and Society, published by Brill in 2023. Event Details: Date: June 26, 2024 Time: 15:00 […]
Announcing the Launch of the ISCSD Book Talk Series
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination (ISCSD) is excited to announce the launch of the ISCSD Book Talk series. The ISCSD Book Talk aims to spotlight the outstanding contributions of authors and editors within the “Prognostication in History” Book Series, published by Brill. Each month, we will host […]
Announcement: New Program – ISCSD Book Talk
The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination (ISCSD) is excited to introduce a new initiative: the ISCSD Book Talk. The ISCSD Book Talk aims to highlight the outstanding contributions of authors and editors within the “Prognostication in History” Book Series, published by Brill. Each month, we will host an engaging online discussion via […]
International Conference: “Ming 命 as life-conditioning force and as malleable fate: Perspectives from old(er) age” Ghent University, 16-18 December 2024
“Dice and Gods on the Silk Road” Now Available as Open Access
The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination is excited to announce that Dice and Gods on the Silk Road: Chinese Buddhist Dice Divination in Transcultural Context, vol. 7 of the “Prognostication in History” series is now freely accessible as open access. Co-authored by Brandon Dotson, Constance A. Cook, and Zhao Lu, all leading […]
International Journal of Divination and Prognostication Articles Now Cataloged in RelBib
We are pleased to announce that all articles published in the International Journal of Divination and Prognostication are now retrospectively cataloged in RelBib, an esteemed international academic online bibliography for religious studies. Published by Tübingen University Library and overseen by the Subject Information Service for the Study of Religion (FID Religionswissenschaft), RelBib provides a specialized […]
Deadline Extension: The ISCSD’s Participation in the 27th International Congress of History of Science and Technology
Dear ISCSD members, The ISCSD is informed that the deadline for submission of symposium proposals has been extended to May 1st (not April 1st) for the 27th International Congress of History of Science and Technology that will be held 29 June-5 July 2025 in Dunedin, New Zealand. The theme is “Peoples, Places, Exchanges, and Circulation.” They […]
A Sneak Peek at the First Issue of IJDP 2024
The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination (ISCSD) is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of the first issue of the International Journal of Divination and Prognostication (IJDP) for the year 2024. While the issue is published later than usual, rest assured that this issue is poised to offer a wealth of intriguing […]
