Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society

09/08/2022

One week left to submit proposals for our February 2023 symposium, "Civil Religion and Race in the United States." The symposium is fully funded and covers travel and lodging for accepted scholars. Full details here: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/csrcs/on-the-edge/

04/08/2022

At noon on Zoom today!

Please join us on Zoom on Friday, April 8 at 12:00 noon ET to celebrate the publication of Modern Musar: Contested Virtues in Jewish Thought by Dr. Geoffrey Claussen, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Lori and Eric Sklut Scholar in Jewish Studies, published by The Jewish Publication Society/University of Nebraska Press. Dr. Louis Newman of Stanford University will engage Dr. Claussen in a conversation about his new book, modern Jewish ethics, and the diversity of Jewish intellectual traditions. Please find the registration link in the comments.

02/11/2021

This afternoon we begin our symposium, "Religion at the Borders." Nine scholars from three countries will join us (virtually, of course) over three days. Elon symposium conveners include Amy Allocco (Religious Studies), Evan Gatti (Art History), Shayna Mehas (History) and Sandy Marshall (Geography). Featured speakers are Leah Sarat (Arizona State), whose keynote address is linked on this page, and Banu Gokariksel (UNC Chapel Hill), who will lead our concluding discussion. In conjunction with the symposium, we are honored also to be hosting the Lens on the Border photograph exhibit also posted on this page. So much going on! Comprehensive symposium info is on the website linked below.
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/csrcs/on-the-edge/

02/09/2021

Sierra Club’s “Lens on the Border” photo exhibition is part of third biennial On the Edge symposium series. This year’s symposium will examine how cultural and religious forces interact at areas of physical and perceived intersection.

07/16/2020

We are pleased to announce the symposium "Religion at the Borders" for Feb. 11-13, 2021. Proposals from scholars in all disciplines with a stake in the topic are warmly invited. Symposium conveners are Amy Allocco (Religious Studies), Evan Gatti (Art History), and Sandy Marshall (Geography). Featured speakers are Leah Sarat (Arizona State) and Banu Gokariksel (UNC Chapel Hill). We are developing virtual platforms and planning for entirely virtual, hybrid, or in-person possibilities depending on what the public health situation demands.

Comprehensive info is on the website linked below, but feel free to DM with questions. Consider sending in proposal. And tell all your friends!
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/csrcs/on-the-edge/

07/08/2020

The American Academy of Religion's Committee on Teaching and Learning invites applications for its annual Excellence in Teaching Award. Please consider nominating good candidates, including yourselves! And please do share with other friends in the business. Required materials and other information are available on this page. Nominations close on Aug. 1.

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the importance of teaching and honors outstanding teaching in the field. Given the considerable shifts in the higher education landscape in recent years, and the effects these shifts have had on teaching and learning about religion, this award underscores....

06/30/2020

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We hope you can join us for tomorrow for our conversation on the intersection of religious/spiritual identity and LGBTQIA+ identity & allyship!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcu

06/27/2020

Students!! We’re closing out Pride Month with a conversation about the intersection of spirituality and LGBTQIA identity & allyship. We will be joined by our Spirit and Pride interns, who work to create an affirming and healing space for LGBTQIA+ students of faith, as well as a welcoming atmosphere for those who want to learn about and engage with this intersection of identity. Click the link below to register, and feel free to DM us with any questions. Happy Saturday!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuCgqjIvEtHFIUC1kTWmXqt0bF_z_00J

06/22/2020

ELON STUDENTS: Please consider joining us for a dialogue about how spirituality and personal values influence anti-racism participation. Registration info is below. Hope to see you there!

Students! Please join the Truitt Center for Religious and Spritual Life and Elon's Center for Religion, Culture, and Society for our virtual summer dialogue series “Current Conversations: The Intersection of Spirituality and Our Present Moment“. Our first conversation will touch on how our religious, spiritual, and secular identities inform the way we intentionally participate in anti-racism. This is a great opportunity to engage with your fellow classmates about topics that are pertinent to what’s happening both on and off campus. Please RSVP using the link below, and feel free to message us with any questions!

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-itqDguGdVk_mQV2Nl2Vd-coaSbeAJC

06/01/2020

Today the Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society released this statement