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Online Lunch and Learn: The Barbed Arrow of Insanity: Debating the Boundaries Between Mental Pathology and Religion

November 30, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Join us as Professor Alexandra Prince presents an historical overview of the 19th century diagnostic and cultural label of religious insanity. This virtual talk will examine how certain American faith groups were interpreted as more of a mental disease than a legitimate faith, the development of medical interpretations of religion within asylum medicine and the popular press, the religio-social consequences of insane labeling, and efforts employed by different faith groups to counter outsider critiques that their faith was evidence of madness.

This virtual program is free. To secure a spot, register online. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link attached, and we will send you a reminder on the day of the program.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Busa, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, at jennifer_busa@chs.org.

Details

Date:
November 30, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://chs.org/event/lunchandlearn-barbedarrow/

Organizer

5007
Phone:
860.236.5621
Website:
www.chs.org

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