Religion in the News: February 9, 2018
Religion news isn’t confined to the U.S. It’s a global phenomenon with impact in places across the continents. You’ll see that clearly in this week’s religion news round-up. You’ll also notice the ...
Read moreReligion in the News: February 2, 2018
It no longer seems surprising that religion rears its head in politics — on both the right and the left — and especially in the United States. But you may be ...
Read moreReligion in the News: January 26, 2018
Despite the overblown claims of some, religion is powerful and persistent, and it shows no signs of disappearing. It provokes heartfelt commitment, eloquent expression, forthright action, and intense debate. For ...
Read moreNew Grad Student Coordinator Aware of Tough Job Market, Makes Plans for Professionalization
The UF Religion graduate program is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, public service, non-governmental organizations, and various forms of advocacy work. With students in five tracks — ...
Read moreReligion in the News: January 12, 2018
New year, new stories…many centering on religion and many more with religion angles. Get ready, because we are kicking off this year’s “Religion in the News” post with a whole ...
Read moreReligion in the News Recap – 2017
This week’s Religion in the News not only looks back on the week that was in “religion news,” but also to the entire year. Recently, religion reporters voted on the Top ...
Read moreReligion in the News: December 8, 2017
Religion remains relevant. Just look at the headlines. The discipline of religious studies remains relevant to interpret those headlines. Why? Because religious literacy is severely lacking these days. Check out ...
Read moreReligion in the News: December 1, 2017
It’s cold outside…well, maybe not in Florida…but the religion news is heating up. Here are a few headlines from the world of Religion in the News this week: HERe’s where evangelicals ...
Read moreReligion in the News: November 17, 2017
Remember that ole’ “secularization thesis?” You know the one, that idea that traditional religions would go by the wayside in the industrialised world? Well, anyone who still reckons that’s the case ...
Read moreIt’s a Boston Gator Party! UF Religion at AAR/SBL 2017
The American Academy of Religion 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 ...
Read moreReligion in the News: November 10, 2017
Religion and society interact in multiple ways — from politics to pop-culture, fashion to technology. This week’s Religion in the News stories explore the variety of ways religion and society are ...
Read moreReligious literacy, tolerance, and secondary outreach: an interview with Dr. Gayle Lasater Pagnoni
Dr. Gayle Lasater Pagnoni is the Program Director at the Boniuk Institute for Religious Tolerance at Rice University. She is also a Gator, with a doctorate from #UFReligion. Her background ...
Read moreReligion in the News: November 3, 2017
This week’s Religion in the News stories focus on the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Don’t know exactly what that is? Check out the stories below. We also have ...
Read moreReligion and Power: A CFP
3rd Annual RSGA Graduate Conference March 16-17, 2018 In an increasingly interconnected world, religion continues to play a critical role in the lives of individuals and their relations to society. Processes ...
Read moreReligion in the News: October 27, 2017
For this week’s Religion in the News stories we wanted to explore a variety of perspectives on the academic study of religion, perspectives on the field, and research within it. ...
Read moreReligion in the News: October 20, 2017
For this week’s Religion in the News stories, we didn’t have to look far. All we had to do was focus on our top-notch faculty as they address critical issues ...
Read moreStatistics showcase department’s ongoing commitment to diversity
The University of Florida, and its Religion Department, “are dedicated to increasing college access and providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds.” Furthermore, we celebrate and value a student body ...
Read moreReligion in the News: October 13, 2017
This week’s Religion in the News stories focus on many diverse issues having to do with religion in the modern world, but the BIG story is connected to the religious ...
Read moreReligion in the News: October 6, 2017
This week’s Religion in the News stories emphasize not only the diversity of religious experiences, positions, and practices, but also address how religious individuals, and institutions, are reacting to modern ...
Read moreReligion in the News: September 29, 2017
Religion has always been with us. And it isn’t going away. Throughout history, it has expressed the deepest questions human beings can ask, and it has taken a central place in the ...
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