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Apr 1, 2022

Upcoming lecture to discuss the legacy of Japan’s hidden Christians

Christal Whelan, a scholar dedicated to anthropology and religion, will deliver a guest lecture about Japanese culture and religion April 13 at Lafayette…

Mar 14, 2022

Faculty hosting first-ever conference on the study of nighttime in Africa

Scholars from around the world are expected to join Profs. Robert Blunt and Christopher Lee to explore the study of nighttime in Africa at a conference…

May 5, 2021

Can Machines Ever Be Considered Human?

As machines take on more humanlike qualities, scholar Sylvester Johnson tells Lafayette audience we'll have to consider their status as people.

Jan 18, 2021

Recognition for outstanding scholarship

Prof. Eric Ziolkowski and colleagues have earned a Choice award for Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception Online. Read a Q&A.

Jan 15, 2021

Weighing in on Job Market Trends

Prof. Eric Ziolkowski is one of 12 faculty members asked about the current job market and how graduates entering the industry can be prepared.

Aug 25, 2020

Meet our new faculty: Xu Ma

Meet Xu Ma, assistant professor of religious studies, who studies East Asian religions, history, culture, and gender issues.

Mar 13, 2019

The Church of the Nones

By Stephen Wilson Is America becoming less religious? That was the first question Alan Cooperman, director of religion research at Pew Research Center…

Feb 16, 2019

Alan Cooperman to Speak on Religion in America March 6

The Lafayette Symposium will feature Alan Cooperman, director of religion research at Pew Research Center, speaking on “Is Organized Religion in Decline…

Feb 17, 2018

The Academic Minute

Neha Vora (sociology), Sue Wenze (psychology), Brett Hendrickson (religious studies), Lisa Gabel (psychology), and Il Hyun Cho (government & law) each…

Feb 17, 2018

Tapestries: Voices Within Contemporary Islam

Tapestries features mainstage performances at Lafayette College's Williams Center for the Arts and related programs throughout campus that focus on arts…

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