Empire religiosity

Tim Allender is Professor and Chair of History and Curriculum at the University of Sydney

• Introduction 1 Calcutta’s colonial religious space and the arrival of Loreto 2 Finding Indian connections 3 New convent domains, 1848–1913 4 Tribal domains and imperial entanglements 5 Learning elites and cultural chasms 6 Morapai, orphans and the Sunderbunds 7 Image vistas and transition to an independent India, 1904–62 8 Poverty liminalities and new literacy, 1930–70 9 Sealdah and the outreach of Sister Cyril Mooney Conclusion Index

'Allender modifies the critique of postcolonial thought in ways that are truly refreshing'Ana Jelnikar, Anthropological Notebooks'Empire Religiosity builds on Tim Allender’s excellent track record of detailed research into the history of education... This is a compelling story, beautifully written, conveyed with clarity and compassion towards both the women themselves and the girls who received education.'History of Education Journal'Empire Religiosity is an important contribution to the study of Catholic missions in India, and its detailed archival work is commendable.'Journal of Religious History'Empire Religiosity: Convent Habits in Colonial and Postcolonial India is a nuanced and insightful examination of how religion operated as a lived, embodied practice within colonial and postcolonial contexts.''Overall, Empire Religiosity offers a nuanced understanding of how religion, gender, and empire were lived and experienced. Allender’s focus on everyday practices makes this book a valuable contribution to colonial history, gender studies, and postcolonial scholarship.'Ankit Sharma 'Empire Religiosity is an important contribution to the study of Catholic missions in India, and its detailed archival work is commendable.' Daniel Michon, Journal of Religious History