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Nov. 13, 2022
The Department of Religious Studies and Classics is excited to offer support to University of Arizona students who would like to begin their study of Ancient Greek this winter! Ancient (classical) Greek is a requirement for the minor in New…
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Oct. 17, 2022
A one-time baseball prospect who followed his calling into the priesthood and then into academia, Dr. Robert A. Burns is remembered as a professor who dedicated 45 years to making the world a better place through education and understanding, with…
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Sept. 21, 2022
In Summer 2023, Dr. Courtney Friesen will be offering Classics and Religious Studies courses through the Arizona in Orvieto (Italy) study abroad program.
The tentative program dates in Italy are May 19 - June…
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Aug. 24, 2022
Dr. Kristy Slominski, a UA Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, has been selected as one of 10 participants in the prestigious 2022 Young Scholars in American Religion Program.
Slominski, who joined the University of…
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May 23, 2022
Three faculty members in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Grant Adamson is promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer.
Dr. Max…
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May 10, 2022
Fulfill Degree Requirements with Religious Studies!
All courses are fully online (asynchronous). Most meet Gen Ed requirements (including new Gen Ed requirements) - check the schedule of classes for more details.
Summer Pre-…
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May 3, 2022
Dr. Karen Seat, Head of the Department of Religious Studies and Classics, is the inaugural recipient of the University’s Distinguished Head/Director’s Award.
Seat, who also serves as Director of the School of International Languages, Literatures…
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April 25, 2022
The Fred and Barbara Borga Award was established in honor of Fred and Barbara Borga through the generosity of their son Dr. Ross Schwartzberg. The award supports outstanding undergraduate students at the University of Arizona who are majoring in…
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Feb. 11, 2022
The inaugural recipient of the Dorrance Dean’s Award for Research & Entrepreneurialism is Dr. Kristy L. Slominski, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies.
Slominksi is awarded $20,000 for her project, “Health Humanities Training in Religion…
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Dec. 20, 2021
The Department of Religious Studies and Classics is happy to announce the winners of the Lionel Rombach and Ora Bretall Scholarship Awards for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Awardee for the Ora Bretall Award is: Kidron Grace Martin.
Awardee for the…
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Dec. 9, 2021
In-State Tuition for everyone in Winter Session!
Fully Online Courses offered by Prof. Caleb Simmons:
Tier I Traditions and Cultures, Diversity Emphasis:
RELI 160A1 Gods, Goddesses…
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Dec. 9, 2021
The legacy of Dr. Donna Swaim, a beloved humanities professor who taught at the university for 50 years, will continue with a study abroad scholarship bearing her name.
A crowdfunding effort this fall to raise money for…