Nazareth University Religious Studies Department

Nazareth University Religious Studies Department Religious Studies is intercultural and comparative. We explore multiple religious traditions and eng

Understanding the power of religion in human history and culture. Comparing religions to appreciate both their similarities and differences. Arriving at an intelligent, compassionate spirituality of your own. These are just a few of the themes we explore in the Religious Studies program. Students join a community of scholars who study religion as a lived and living reality-not just in the classroo

m, but in the Rochester area, across the U.S., and around the globe.Together we examine the distinctive character of the world's religions, always grappling with complex ethical, theological, and cultural issues.

We are so proud of Joe Cataldo!
05/03/2026

We are so proud of Joe Cataldo!

Dr. Bishal Karna of the Religious Studies department hosts The Spiritual Context — a podcast of long-form conversations ...
05/02/2026

Dr. Bishal Karna of the Religious Studies department hosts The Spiritual Context — a podcast of long-form conversations with spiritual teachers, practitioners, and scholars from diverse backgrounds, exploring what it means to live with depth and attention.

This week's episode features singer, songwriter, and poet Carrie Newcomer. A conversation about vocation, silence in the Quaker tradition, and finding the sacred in the humdrum of daily life. She sings live. It's worth your time.

Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to follow along.

3 likes, 1 comment. "What is Mine to Do? This Beautiful, Bewildering Life | Carrie Newcomer"

10/18/2025
People are using AI to talk to God
10/18/2025

People are using AI to talk to God

In India and around the world, worshipers are turning to purpose-built AI for religious worship and spiritual guidance.

03/16/2025
11/25/2024

“Gratitude takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder.” — , 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦

11/25/2024

Speaking alongside Nazareth faculty and a best-selling author, Nazareth senior Abby Goldberg (social work major) shared what she’s learned about working with elders and the wisdom they have to share. She reflects on that and other key college experiences in a new post on the Naz student blog.
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For those who may have missed our 11/6/24 "A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Aging, Care-giving, and End of Life" panel,...
11/18/2024

For those who may have missed our 11/6/24 "A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Aging, Care-giving, and End of Life" panel, below is the recording:

This is "Aging, Caregiving, and End of Life 11/6/2024" by Nazareth University Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

"Qur’an and Social Justice" class with Dr. Shafiq yesterday on a warm, sunny day.
10/23/2024

"Qur’an and Social Justice" class with Dr. Shafiq yesterday on a warm, sunny day.

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