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.
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.
Jonathan Tan Annual Lecture – Southeast Asia
Each year, Professor Jonathan Tan presents a lecture in Professor Anurag Gupta’s course, “Managing in a Global Economy”. Professor Tan’s lecture this Saturday, April 13th 2024, will be on Southeast Asia: History, Geopolitics, Challenges and Opportunities,” as the class will be doing a study tour of Indonesia and Malaysia this summer.
Explore Event : “What is Asian American Studies” – A Conversation with Professor Jonathan Tan
A conversation with Professor Jonathan Tan on the discipline of Asian American Studies within Ethnic Studies at CWRU, as well as the place of Asian Americans in contemporary discourse of politics, society, race, and culture in the United States.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Clark Hall, Room 206
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.