Philosophy and Religious Studies constitute two interrelated yet distinct disciplines that critically explore the nature of reality, knowledge, and values alongside the diverse manifestations of faith ...

The Program in Judaic Studies invites you to this seminar with Shlomo Zuckier on Thursday, March 5. Religious Zionism has in recent years become one of the most influential forces in Israel’s ...

The Bible is a cultural force unlike no other. As a book, it outsells all others combined. As a source of authority, only the Constitution competes with it for influence. But what is the Bible, really ...

This course introduces students to the study of religion by examining religious practices within a variety of cultural and historical contexts around the world. The course invites students to think ...

The Religious Studies Department educates students in religious and theological disciplines, including the study of religious texts, histories, beliefs, practices, and ethics. Rooted in Santa Clara’s ...

Scientists interested in the brain have tended to avoid studying religion or spirituality for fear of being seen as unscientific. That needs to change. Despite the manifest importance of faith as an ...

A sweeping census on the state of American religion reveals a less sensational tale of Christianity in decline and a rise of the religiously unaffiliated compared to a decade ago. Pew Research Center ...

A memorandum of understanding with a Christian Bible study program could soon be on the desks of the New Hanover County ...

The thesis represents a challenging and culminating academic experience in a Religious Studies major’s scholarly career at Bates. Each student develops a thesis topic in the first semester of the ...