Kori Pacyniak (they/them) 🏳️⚧️
@kpacyniak.bsky.social
PhD in queer & trans studies in religion @UCRiverside | Lecturer in LGBTQ studies @SDSU | lived religion, ethics, gender, sexuality, religion, pop culture, practical theology | sometimes tall ships and nerdy things | https://www.transgendercatholics.com
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The annual running of the nerds did not disappoint
Black friday for scholars of religion. The moment the book exhibition opens on the last day of #aarsbl25 and some publishers just give away their books for free, so they don't have to ship them back home 😍
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The annual running of the nerds did not disappoint
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Gender Violence in Late Antiquity copies are sold out at the UC Press booth. Thank you for the support, colleagues and friends! You can still purchase a copy using the 40% off conference code @ www.ucpress.edu/books/gender... @ucpress.bsky.social #AARSBL2025 #AARSBL25
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Gender Violence in Late Antiquity copies are sold out at the UC Press booth. Thank you for the support, colleagues and friends! You can still purchase a copy using the 40% off conference code @ www.ucpress.edu/books/gender... @ucpress.bsky.social #AARSBL2025 #AARSBL25
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“Brazil just succeeded where America failed. Bringing a former president who assaulted democracy to justice.”
‘Apocalypse In The Tropics’ Director Petra Costa On Bolsonaro Arrest, Investigation Into Christian Nationalist Pastor In Her Oscar-Contending Film
The arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s capital is making headlines worldwide, and thrusting an Oscar-contending film into the spotlight. Federal police took Bolsonaro into custody o...
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“Brazil just succeeded where America failed. Bringing a former president who assaulted democracy to justice.”
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Free books at AAR/SBL! 📚
Visit the AAR exhibit booth, sign up for the Reading Religion newsletter, and pick out a free book (while supplies last). #ReadingReligion #AARSBL25
Visit the AAR exhibit booth, sign up for the Reading Religion newsletter, and pick out a free book (while supplies last). #ReadingReligion #AARSBL25
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Free books at AAR/SBL! 📚
Visit the AAR exhibit booth, sign up for the Reading Religion newsletter, and pick out a free book (while supplies last). #ReadingReligion #AARSBL25
Visit the AAR exhibit booth, sign up for the Reading Religion newsletter, and pick out a free book (while supplies last). #ReadingReligion #AARSBL25
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I am officially pledging that I will do my best to not become a "I went through this therefore you need to go through it" type of senior scholar down the line. It is exhausting and prevents us from building healthier scholarly communities.
#sblaar
#sblaar
November 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I am officially pledging that I will do my best to not become a "I went through this therefore you need to go through it" type of senior scholar down the line. It is exhausting and prevents us from building healthier scholarly communities.
#sblaar
#sblaar
You can’t do sci-fi and religion without fandom/fanfic …
I didn’t even get into the church of kirk/spock
I didn’t even get into the church of kirk/spock
How I know i’ve made it to the right section: priests in space and Ao3 on the slides @kpacyniak.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
You can’t do sci-fi and religion without fandom/fanfic …
I didn’t even get into the church of kirk/spock
I didn’t even get into the church of kirk/spock
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👋 to everyone at #AAR and #SBL in Boston. This feed that aggregates all related hashtags into one easy to follow chronological feed. It ensures you don't miss something because it was tagged #AARSBL25 and you were looking at #SBLAAR25.
Pin it to make it easier to get to! bsky.app/profile/paul...
Pin it to make it easier to get to! bsky.app/profile/paul...
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
👋 to everyone at #AAR and #SBL in Boston. This feed that aggregates all related hashtags into one easy to follow chronological feed. It ensures you don't miss something because it was tagged #AARSBL25 and you were looking at #SBLAAR25.
Pin it to make it easier to get to! bsky.app/profile/paul...
Pin it to make it easier to get to! bsky.app/profile/paul...
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Can’t believe this is happening on Monday @aarweb.bsky.social #AARSBL25
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Can’t believe this is happening on Monday @aarweb.bsky.social #AARSBL25
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#AARSBL #SBLAAR folks! My wife puts together a google map of vegan-friendly restaurants near the convention center every year. Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
AAR/SBL 2025 Boston - Google My Maps
A map of vegan-friendly spots to eat around the conference centre. Green = All Vegan, Blue = Vegan options, Purple = snacks/stores
www.google.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#AARSBL #SBLAAR folks! My wife puts together a google map of vegan-friendly restaurants near the convention center every year. Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
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Here’s how to get all of your awesome Duke University Press
books and even QTR issues at conference discount rates for #AARSBL25
@dukepress.bsky.social
books and even QTR issues at conference discount rates for #AARSBL25
@dukepress.bsky.social
Whether you're attending in person or following along at home, you can browse and save on our latest books and journal issues in #ReligiousStudies. Through Jan 2, 2026, get 40% off with code AAR25 on our website or that of our UK partner, MNG. #AARSBL2025 buff.ly/jewabnc
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Here’s how to get all of your awesome Duke University Press
books and even QTR issues at conference discount rates for #AARSBL25
@dukepress.bsky.social
books and even QTR issues at conference discount rates for #AARSBL25
@dukepress.bsky.social
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Looking for happy hours or receptions to attend at #AARSBL25? We've gathered a few here for you to mark in your mobile app or desktop planner: eppro02.ativ.me/web/planner....
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Looking for happy hours or receptions to attend at #AARSBL25? We've gathered a few here for you to mark in your mobile app or desktop planner: eppro02.ativ.me/web/planner....
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#SBLAAR25: there is a Trader Joe's and Star Market an easy walk from Hynes and conference hotels! stock up on breakfast and (as @vox-magica.bsky.social suggested) water and snacks for during the day!
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#SBLAAR25: there is a Trader Joe's and Star Market an easy walk from Hynes and conference hotels! stock up on breakfast and (as @vox-magica.bsky.social suggested) water and snacks for during the day!
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It's that time of the year when I share my publishing advice. I wrote this because so many young academics were making the same rookie errors. Lots of conference advice here about talking to book editors. Make your life easier!
BTW, I'm a freelance consultant.
www.bleaktheology.com/2014/09/21/t...
BTW, I'm a freelance consultant.
www.bleaktheology.com/2014/09/21/t...
Ten Publishing Tips for Young Academics, Revised Edition. - Bleak Theology
I was in academic publishing for over ten years. I was an editor acquiring Religion and Philosophy monographs and edited collections at a major, international academic press. Because I kept answering the same questions over and over again and saw so many young scholars make grand faux pas as they entered the academic publishing world, I
www.bleaktheology.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's that time of the year when I share my publishing advice. I wrote this because so many young academics were making the same rookie errors. Lots of conference advice here about talking to book editors. Make your life easier!
BTW, I'm a freelance consultant.
www.bleaktheology.com/2014/09/21/t...
BTW, I'm a freelance consultant.
www.bleaktheology.com/2014/09/21/t...
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Hey everyone heading to Boston for conferences, gentle encouragement to NOT BUY STARBUCKS as your conference fuel. Starbucks baristas are on strike across the country for fair wages and safe working conditions!
Also, we're about to be in Boston, drink Dunkin. #sblaar25 #asor25
Also, we're about to be in Boston, drink Dunkin. #sblaar25 #asor25
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
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This forthcoming book by @beansvelocci.bsky.social looks ✨amazing✨
Coming soon from @dukepress.bsky.social
Coming soon from @dukepress.bsky.social
In "Sex Isn't Real," @beansvelocci.bsky.social traces the history of attempts to define sex and to create a world devoid of trans life, demonstrating that it is not the cis people who fit the categories but the categories that flex to make them fit. Read the intro for free now! buff.ly/TinoJLg
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This forthcoming book by @beansvelocci.bsky.social looks ✨amazing✨
Coming soon from @dukepress.bsky.social
Coming soon from @dukepress.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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We will be exhibiting at the annual conference so stop by to visit us.
30% Off Conference Special
Whether you are attending or not, you can order our books for 30% off with free U.S. shipping. Discount code: RAAR25.
www.rutgersuniversit...
#AAR25
30% Off Conference Special
Whether you are attending or not, you can order our books for 30% off with free U.S. shipping. Discount code: RAAR25.
www.rutgersuniversit...
#AAR25
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We will be exhibiting at the annual conference so stop by to visit us.
30% Off Conference Special
Whether you are attending or not, you can order our books for 30% off with free U.S. shipping. Discount code: RAAR25.
www.rutgersuniversit...
#AAR25
30% Off Conference Special
Whether you are attending or not, you can order our books for 30% off with free U.S. shipping. Discount code: RAAR25.
www.rutgersuniversit...
#AAR25
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Happy birthday Wendy Carlos 🎂
📷 Leonard M. DeLessio, 1979
"For me, she’s a hero. Not only is she a pioneer in electronic music, but she’s also a pioneer of living with grace, courage, & personal conviction in the modern age."
- Jonny Pierce
📷 Leonard M. DeLessio, 1979
"For me, she’s a hero. Not only is she a pioneer in electronic music, but she’s also a pioneer of living with grace, courage, & personal conviction in the modern age."
- Jonny Pierce
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Happy birthday Wendy Carlos 🎂
📷 Leonard M. DeLessio, 1979
"For me, she’s a hero. Not only is she a pioneer in electronic music, but she’s also a pioneer of living with grace, courage, & personal conviction in the modern age."
- Jonny Pierce
📷 Leonard M. DeLessio, 1979
"For me, she’s a hero. Not only is she a pioneer in electronic music, but she’s also a pioneer of living with grace, courage, & personal conviction in the modern age."
- Jonny Pierce
Never thought I'd read the phrase 'extracorporeal conception' in something that wasn't sci-fi.
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Never thought I'd read the phrase 'extracorporeal conception' in something that wasn't sci-fi.