Planting the seeds of religious literacy
The Center for Religion and Global Citizenry (CRGC) creates a safe space for conversations about religion (or a lack thereof) and explores religion's connections to identity.
God and the Machines
Cara Rock-Singer explores the intersection of religion and technology.
In the Cap Times: With 'cult narrative' on the rise, professor argues for nuanced look at religious movements
The talk — “The Cult Narrative and the Branch Davidians" — was a product of a joint effort between the university's Religious Studies Program and School of Journalism and Mass Communication to help journalists better cover religious subjects. It’s the product of a two-year grant given to Susan Ridgely and Michael Wagner, associate professors.
Faithfully pursuing the news
A collaboration between the Religious Studies Program and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication is working to improve media coverage of religion.
Iwanter Prize recognizes excellence in undergraduate humanities scholarship
Th Iwanter Prize provides an unrestricted $2,000 award to one graduating senior who, through a senior thesis and general academic distinction, demonstrates outstanding humanities-based scholarship of a broad and interdisciplinary nature. This year's winner is Isaiah Stock (B.A.’16, Political Science), with Samuel Gee (B.A.’16, History and Religious Studies) garnering an honorable mention.
Three L&S students win Dean’s Prizes
The College of Letters & Science is proud to announce that three L&S students have earned Dean’s Prizes, an honor awarded annually to outstanding scholars in the senior class.
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