The Society is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the study of the early modern era (ca. 1450- 1750). The Society hosts a dynamic conference each year, where senior, junior, and future colleagues of all early modern disciplines meet to present their work, discuss new trends in the profession, and develop the contacts that are crucial for scholars and students. Our geographical scope is as worldwide as our membership. The society welcomes scholars from all disciplines who have an interest in early modern studies. Membership in the Society includes a subscription to The Sixteenth Century Journal.
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Toronto2024
The Sixteenth Century Society’s Annual Conference will meet in Toronto in 2024.
New Executive Director Announced
Professor Victoria Christman, of Luther College, is now our next Executive Director. Dr. Christman is a well-known and active member of the Society. She is professor of history and director of the Center for Global Learning at Luther. Professor Christman is an established scholar and an experienced administrator.
David M. Whitford, Past President
Announcements
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Carter Lindberg (1937-2024)
From David Whitford, Past-President
It is with great sadness that I announce that Carter Lindberg, Professor Emeritus of Church History at Boston University, passed away on Monday, 8 April 2024.
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Thomas Müntzer Society Sponsorship Award
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of the radical reformer Thomas Müntzer (c. 1489-27 May 1525), the Thomas Müntzer Society is awarding a sponsorship prize for undergraduates/Master’s students of 500 Euro.
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Folger Library Announces Fellowships
The Folger Shakespeare Library is now accepting applications for both long- and short-term fellowships.
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Waddington Prize Announced
In recognition of the joining together of the Sixteenth Century Journal and the Sixteenth Century Society and to recognize his decades-long contributions to both SCSC and SCJ, the Sixteenth Century Society is pleased to announce that the SCSC Literature Prize has been renamed the Raymond B. Waddington Prize.
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Guyer Named Technology Officer
Benjamin Guyer (University of Tennessee at Martin) has been named by SCSC President David Whitford to a three-year term as Society Technology Officer. Guyer will work closely with the Society Executive Committee on all aspects of technology.
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Editor/s Sought
The Society for Reformation Research (an affiliate society) seeks a new North American editor or editors for the Archive for Reformation History. Please see their website for more information.
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Graduate Student Prize Announced
The journal Lutheran Quarterly has announced an annual prize for young scholars in the amount of $5,000. The prize is for the best essay submitted to the journal.
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