Oct 24, 2017
Celebrating Diwali
South Asian Students Association hosted a celebration of the Hindu festival Diwali on Oct. 22 in the Farinon Atrium.
Religious Studies
Oct 4, 2017
For Whom Shall We Pray?
By Bill Landauer Just before noon on Thursday, a cluster of Lafayette students, faculty, and guests gather on the Quad and wonders aloud: For whom should…
Aug 17, 2017
19 Students Present Findings at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Tawiq Alhamedi ’17 is among 19 Lafayette students who presented their findings at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Sharing his findings…
Jun 16, 2015
Prof. Jessica Carr Mines Visual Culture for Clues to Jewish-American Religious Identity
The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. For Jessica Carr, analyzing visual culture is a way to reveal the complexity of relationships…
Jul 12, 2013
Professor Brett Hendrickson Introduces Students to World’s Religious Diversity
Teaching introductory courses isn’t something Brett Hendrickson tries to avoid. While the material may be basic, it has the potential to help shape the…
Apr 17, 2013
Kenya Becomes a Field School for 17 Students Learning about Social and Religious Dynamics
There is a persistent notion that Africa is a benchwarmer of sorts in the game of world affairs, an untouched land where time stands still. What a group…
Jan 29, 2013
Students Present Research at National Conference on Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Last month, Isabel Connolly ’14 (Westport, Conn.), an art major; Monika Krumova ’13 (Sofia, Bulgaria), a film & media studies major; and Michael Viteritto…
Oct 1, 2010
Religious Studies Professor Asma Sayeed Returns from Research Trip to Syria
Scholars from around the world are drawn to Syria to study Arabic, Islam, and the history of world civilizations. The country has a rich heritage and is…
Sep 3, 2010
Professor Robin Rinehart Turns Scholarly Lens on Controversial Sikh Religious Text in Her Upcoming Book
Professor Robin Rinehart has always been fascinated by the interactions among different religions in the Punjab region, divided between India and Pakistan…
Feb 22, 2010
American Universities Confront their Past: Slavery and Racial, Ethnic, Religious, and Gender Discrimination
Author and historian James Campbell will deliver annual Jones Visiting Lecture on Tuesday, March 23 An expert on the history of slavery and the transatlantic…