WELCOMING THE STRANGER: IMMIGRATION AND AMERICAN VALUES
February 12, 2020
The question of immigration has always been a point of debate in American politics and public life. As the United States heads into another presidential election, the dispute over immigration seems set to intensify. How might American history help
UF Religion at AAR/SBL 2019 in San Diego, California
November 21, 2019
The American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting brings thousands of professors and students, authors, publishers, religious leaders, journalists, and interested laypersons to its Annual Meeting each year. Co-hosted with the Society of Biblical Literature, the Annual Meetings are
Becoming American, Keeping My Religion: Religion and Identity Among Second Generation New Immigrant College Students
November 14, 2019
Pressures from the left and the right are shaping the next generation of American Islam creating new forms of identity and community. This was the argument Haroon Moghul offered in his wide-ranging talk on the Americanization of Islam at
Religion and the Paranormal
October 22, 2019
As many as three-quarters of Americans believe in ghosts. The majority hold other paranormal beliefs as well. What does this tell us about the future of religion? In a “disenchanted” world, why do we continue to be fascinated with the
Call for Papers: Protests, Power, and Prayer: Intersection of Activism, Culture, and Religion
October 16, 2019
4TH Annual RSGA Graduate Conference February 21-22, 2020 This conference will explore the intersections of religion and/or spirituality and activism as we seek to highlight instances of religious resistance, dynamics of power, and instances of socio-cultural change. Historically, religious individuals