The Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences consists of multiple established degree paths that exist in partnership with academic units and faculty across the University. It offers a home for students with broad academic interests who seek a master'...
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2023 and spring 2024 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2023-24 annual theme, "Democracy, Disposability, and Repair." Congratulations to all of our new faculty and graduate fellows! Learn more abou...
INQUIRING INTO RELIGION AS AN ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE, AND FREQUENT SOURCE OF CONFLICT, IN SOCIETY Religious Studies provides inquiry into religion as an organizing principle, and frequent source of conflict, with training suitable for careers in law, government, journalism, library sciences, teaching ...
Nathan Lean is an author and scholar of religion, specializing in Islam and Christianity, anti-Muslim prejudice, and religion and American culture. He earned his PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from Georgetown University, where his dissertation focused on American jazz musicians who converted ...
The Department of Religious Studies and the Schar School are co-sponsoring a series of talks on Religion, Politics, and the 2024 Election. Speakers will be a mix of scholars, elected officials, and journalists. Our first speaker is Benjamin E. Park, Associate Professor of History, Sam Houston State ...
On October 2, 2022, members of the Society for the Study of Religion visited the National Gallery of Art to think about the intersections of religion and art. Read some of their reflections below: I attended the National Gallery of Art field trip on Sunday October 2nd with the Society for the Stu...
