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.
Associate Dean, Professor Joy Bostic, featured for her focus on community inclusive environments
Dr. Joy Bostic, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement, and an associate professor of religious studies, was featured on the College of Arts and Sciences News page for her dedication to fostering an inclusive academic environment through initiatives that promote diverse faculty recruitment and community involvement. With a background in social justice and leadership, Dr. Bostic emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration as essential tools for building a more inclusive campus.
Religious Studies Courses for the Spring 2025 Semester
With the first exams of the Fall semester behind us, it’s never too early to look toward the future! Registration for the Spring 2025 semester begins on November 11th, are you ready to beat the crowd and build your dream schedule? Now is your chance to plan ahead; spring courses are officially live on SIS!
See the complete list and descriptions for all RLGN classes offered, here.
For JWST, visit here.
For AFST, visit here.
Second of Five Finite Future Lectures: Andrea Jain, “Swallowing the Future: Cynicism, Nostalgia, and Other Capitalist Techniques for Going Nowhere” 10/10/24
What if it’s too late to avoid some kind of ecological catastrophe? Maybe it’s not, and we should be doing everything we can so that it isn’t. Still, what if it is? Shouldn’t we also be talking about that? What kind of a future do we want to create for ourselves on such a horizon? What might it mean to collapse well?
Andrea Jain, professor of religious studies at Indiana University, presents “Swallowing the Future: Cynicism, Nostalgia, and Other Capitalist Techniques for Going Nowhere,” the second lecture in a series of free public lectures by internationally renowned scholars and public intellectuals made possible by the Henry Luce Foundation
Thursday, October 10th at 4:30pm
Clapp Hall, Room 108
2080 Adelbert Rd. Cleveland, OH 44106
Free to the Public, no registration required
Andrea Jain is editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion | Oxford Academic (oup.com)
Find her books here: Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture and Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spirituality
Read more about the lecture series and the Finite Futures project
Building Human-Earth Connections through Ecological Action: A talk with Dr. Chris Chapple
Religious Studies is happy to welcome Dr. Chris Chapple, Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Chapple will be presenting a short lecture on Wednesday, October 2nd in the Tomlinson Hall Library. The event is free to attend, no registration required, refreshments will be provided
Wednesday, October 2nd
12pm – 2pm
Tomlinson Hall Library, Rm 239
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Finite Future Lecture Series
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What if it’s too late to avoid ecological catastrophe? How might we begin to imagine alternative ways forward on such a horizon?
A series of free public lectures by internationally renowned scholars and public intellectuals made possible by the Henry Luce Foundation.
Speakers, dates, and times below. All events are free and open to the public.
Read more about the lecture series and the Finite Futures project
CAS Summer Spotlight – Jue Liang
Religious Studies newest faculty member, Dr. Jue Liang, was featured in the College of Arts and Sciences summer spotlight, focusing on her recent world travels. Click here to read more and get a taste of her journey.
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.
Internship Opportunity: The New Gutenberg Annex Hebrew Fellow
Are you curious about language and enjoy working with your hands? Want to learn a new technical skill that is also a creative art, and get PAID? Come join our team in the new Gutenberg Annex, CWRU’s very own letterpress studio, located on the ground floor of Bellflower House.
We are inviting applicants to serve as the studios first Hebrew Fellow. The studio contains presses for the printing of chapbooks and broadsides; a variety of metal and wood type, in Latin and Hebrew fonts; and all the necessary supplies and “furniture” for producing unique letterpress prints. As an NGA Hebrew Fellow, you will be trained to work on press and to assist faculty and other students with course work and extra-curricular projects. You will also learn to work independently and with studio staff to create your own unique letterpress prints.
Fall Stipend: $2500
Time Commitment: at least 6 hours per week
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Interested? Please send you latest CV and portfolio to: Professor Kurt Koenigsberger at kmk25@case.edu and Professor Barbara Mann at bem71@case.edu