The Department of Religious Studies examines religious beliefs, institutions and practices using approaches from the humanities, arts, social sciences and sciences. The academic study of religion, combined with appropriate courses in other fields, provides an excellent background for any professional career—including law, engineering, medicine and health care professions, journalism, social work and others—and for graduate studies in a number of fields.
A major in religious studies provides a well-rounded liberal arts education or can be combined conveniently with a second major. Minors or sequences in religious studies complement and broaden any field chosen as a major.
“Making Sense of Trauma: Israel’s Black Sabath and its Aftermath” Dr. Alanna Cooper lecture and reception
Wednesday, May 1st 2024
12pm – 1:30pm
Thwing Center, Room 101
This lecture by Dr. Alanna Cooper analyzes the cultural work born out of the trauma experienced by Israel’s citizens on October 7. Research explores the existential patterns Israelis seek to make sense of their wounds, as well as the ways in which they assemble a set of hopes and fears for how they might be healed.
Free to attend and open to all members of the Case Western Reserve University community.
Refreshments are to follow.
Dr. Jonathan Tan quoted in USA Today
USA Today’s latest article, “Share of US Catholics backing legal abortion rises as adherents remain at odds with church” (USA Today, April 20, 2024) on the changing demographics of the US Catholic Church, features insight from Dr. Jonathan Tan
Prayer in Hostage Square – a feature by Dr. Alanna Cooper
During a recent visit to Israel, Dr. Cooper had the privilege to meet Rabbi Anat Sharbat, whose spiritual work in Hostage Square inspired her to write the article, “Hostages Square in Tel Aviv is one of the most religiously diverse synagogues.” Amid war, grief, fear and pain, Rabbi Sharbat and others have found creative and uplifting ways to connect to each other and find some solace.
Highlights
Reisacher Summer Fellowship applications
Applications for the Reisacher Summer Fellowship are due April 1st, 2024. Complete and submit this cover sheet and the additional requirements to jesse.friedman@case.edu
Winners will be notified by May 1, 2024.
Alumni Spotlight – Liz Hanna
Introducing the Religious Studies Alumni Spotlight, where we celebrate the diverse successes and outstanding talent that define our alumni community.
This edition focuses on Liz Hanna, a 2020 CWRU alumna and Religious Studies minor, who has navigated her post-graduate journey with exceptional accomplishments.