General News
Buddhist Monk Visits Dr. K’s class
Bhikku Mahâpañña, a Cambodian Buddhist monk in residence in Charlotte, visited Dr. Kaloyanides classes in April. Students enjoyed hearing about his experiences of retreat from the world and the challenges of living as a monk in our world today. He is pictured here with student Aiden Keefe in Dr. K’s “Retreat” (CTCM 2530) class.
Pizza Party!
Majors and faculty joined us for an end-of-year pizza party. Wishing you all a restful and restorative summer break!
RELS on the Radio
In the past ten years, WFAE has featured Sean McCloud on Magic in the United States (2023); Kent Brintnall on Same Sex Marriage and the Church (2016) and Grappling With Scandals Within Religious Institutions (2018); Sean McCloud on WFAE Superstitions and Why We Believe Them (2013), Rise of the Nones (2014), and Changing Religious Landscape […]
Jared Spears at URC
Religious Studies Major Jared Spears presented his work at the Undergraduate Research Conference Jared’s paper was titled “Exploring Kamen Rider Fan Altars: Religious Expressions of Superhuman Power and Community Values.” His presentation included both visual and material evidence. Thank you, Jared, for so ably presenting and representing the department and the work we do.
Dr. Kaloyanides in Faculty Showcase
Her CTCM “Retreat” Course Featured Dr. Alexandra Kaloyanides was selected to participate in the 6th annual Faculty Showcase. She was recognized for the quality of the work she recently undertook with Communication Across the Curriculum (CxC) and the Charlotte Core to develop and deliver a CTCM 2530 course that combines experiential learning and inquiry. Her […]
Open House for Admitted Students
Dr. Kaloyanides, Olivia Stockwell, and Libbie Shepherd helped get the word out about the value of studying religion at a recent Admitted Students Day!
39th Annual Witherspoon Lecture
Featuring Jolyon Thomas from the University of Pennsylvania
Race, Religion, and the Pulpit in Paperback
Dr. Moore’s first book reissued by Wayne State University Press Race, Religion, and the Pulpit: Rev. Robert L. Bradby and the Making of Urban Detroit (originally published 2015) has been reissued by Wayne State University Press. This book is a study of one minister and his influence on the growth of the economy and the […]
Barbara Thiede Featured at Personally Speaking
Personally Speaking is a decade-old college tradition of featuring faculty authors Event details: Personally Speaking featuring Barbara Thiede, Ph.D. The Bible is no relic. The stories it tells mirror human behavior of our own time. It is, in fact, one of the most powerful and influential texts we know. Barbara Thiede, Ph.D.’s Male Friendship, Homosociality, […]
Olivia Stockwell Receives Fellowship
Major receives major award Our major and leader of the Religious Studies Student Organization received an Ibrahim Student Leadership and Dialogue Middle East Program Fellowship to travel in the Middle East during winter break. The program is hosted by Queens College CUNY. From the website: “The Ibrahim Student Leadership and Dialogue Middle East Program is a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for […]