"The book will examine the subject in its widest possible sense, and we encourage articles on any aspect of religion in Doctor Who, including its spin-off TV series, novels and audios, religion in fan cultures, and the use of Doctor Who in religious debates. We're looking for essays that will be both academically rigorous and engaging."

Death and the afterlife in Doctor Who and Torchwood

The Doctor as a Christ figure

Portrayals of non-Christian religions in the classic or revived series

Fan response to "religious" episodes

The use of Doctor Who by religious organisations

Two academics planning a book examining portrayals of religion in Doctor Who and its spin-offs are seeking written contributions.andare compiling a publication - called- consisting of academic essays, and people are being invited to submit 300-word summaries (aka abstracts) for consideration. If accepted, they would need developing for inclusion in the publication. A word limit for the final pieces has not been set yet but even if there is one there will probably be some flexibility.Dr Crome, who works in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin, toldOther aspects of Doctor Who to be looked at are the internet and video games.Dr McGrath, who works in religion and philosophy at Butler University, Indianapolis, said the book was aimed at a popular-academic readership, and possible subjects - among many - include:The deadline for the summaries isand a short biography of the author should accompany them. More details, including a contact e-mail address, are available here