Religion Prof shares story of involvement in Mississippi Freedom Summer
July 17, 2018
Today, Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons is a professor of Islamic studies in the UF Department of Religion and teaches with African-American Studies. Her teaching is not only informed by years of careful research and study but from her experiences in
New grant funds research to show impact of Seminole Tribe in Florida
July 10, 2018
The contributions of indigenous peoples to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures are inestimable and irreplaceable. But how, in a rapidly changing world, can their cultures, languages, spiritual practices, and artistic traditions be sustained? The American Indian and
Summer Travel: Buddhist Contemplative Practices in Europe
June 26, 2018
One of the privileges or joys of academic life, especially for those working in the humanities, is the opportunity for international research and travel. This summer I returned to Hamburg, Germany, where I previously spent 18 months as a visiting
Summer Presentations from UF Religion
June 11, 2018
Just because it is the summer term does not mean the faculty and graduate students of the Department of Religion at UF are taking a break. Far from it! Our faculty and students are conducting fieldwork, exploring archives, learning languages,
Come teach with UF Religion!
June 5, 2018
The University of Florida Department of Religion seeks to hire a lecturer in any area of Religion with a special interest in “Religion & Nature” & “Religion and Health.” The salary range will be between $40,000 and $45,000. This is