

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Religious, Sexual, and Health History of Common Objects
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Dr Kristy Slominski discusses the intersection of the religious, sexual, and health history of basketball and Kellogg's cornflakes.About this EventThis talk will focus on the intersection of the religious, sexual, and health contexts in the United States that shaped the creation of two commonplace cultural phenomena: basketball and Kellogg’s cornflakes. This research is part of Dr Kristy Slominski’s current book project, The Religious and Sexual Pasts of Common Objects. She will show how these objects can serve as a window into a past where Christian reformers developed team sports and hearty breakfasts as part of sexual health campaigns to control male urges and promote a Christian vision for healthy living.About the authorDr Kristy Slominski is an Associate Professor of Religion, Science, and Health in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona. She is a historian of US religions, public sex education, and health reforms. Her first book, , was published by Oxford University Press in 2021, and she recently co-edited , which came out in December. She currently serves as director for their Religious Studies for Health Professionals Bachelor of Science degree program as well as the Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture. Dr. Slominski previously served on the board of the American Academy of Religion and is currently on the leadership team for the Religion, Health, and Humanities Researchers (RHHR) network.The Zoom link will be circulated closer to the event. If you have any access requirements, please get in touch with us at imh.events@durham.ac.uk.Please note that this event is free to attend.This event is hosted by the Spirituality, Health and Wellbeing research theme of the Institute for Medical Humanities, led by Loretta Lou, Sitna Quiroz, Adam Powell, Fran Cettl, and Arya Thampuran.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Institute for Medical Humanities • Durham University
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- **full address**: Institute for Medical Humanities • Durham University, Confluence Building, Durham, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
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