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In a new book, UA Religious Studies Professor Alejandro Nava explores the concept of "soul" from two major perspectives: the religious traditions of Judaism and Christianity, as well as the context of contemporary music and culture. In…

The Department of Religious Studies & Classics is launching a new undergraduate minor in New Testament Language and Literature. More information can be found at religion.arizona.edu/new-testament. In this minor, students learn to read New…

Joey Horowitz, who graduated from the University of Arizona in May 2017, shares why he chose to major in Religious Studies. During his senior year at UA, Joey was accepted into 8 law schools with funding, including three full scholarships. He is…

Mandala Events This Week Sponsoring Units: College of Humanities, Departments of Religious Studies and Classics, & East Asian Studies.   Every day from 9am-5pm through Thursday, April 6, Tibetan Buddhist monks are working on creating a…

The University of Arizona Religious Studies Program’s Response to Vandalism of the Islamic Center of Tucson (ICT) and Threats to the Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC) A core mission of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Arizona…

Dr. Peter W. Foley (1961-2016) In Memoriam Dr. Peter W. Foley, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Faculty Associate in the Division for Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, as well as the founding director of the UA Institute for the…

The Religious Studies Program is pleased to announce the recipients of the Lionel Rombach and Ora Bretall Scholarships for 2016-2017. The scholarship amounts range from $1,000-$2,000 and are applied to the educational expenses of Religious Studies…

This year, the Donna Swaim International Award for Religious Studies will fund two Religious Studies majors participating in 2017 study abroad programs. The two Swaim Award recipients are Religious Studies majors Chelsea Forer and…

Chelsea Forer, who is double majoring in Religious Studies and Anthropology, has been named a recipient of the 2017 SILLC Global Award. This award will provide funding for her to participate in the Arizona in Bhutan study abroad program in the…

RECOMMENDED STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES STUDENTS IN 2017: Arizona in Bhutan & Arizona in Italy. Arizona in Bhutan with Dr. Rae Dachille, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies. Arizona in Bhutan will run…

Dr. Courtney Friesen is conducting a study abroad in Orvieto, Italy for Summer 2017. Dr. Friesen is offering the following courses through UA's Arizona in Italy Study Abroad Program: RELI 280 - Introduction to the New Testament: History, Religion…

Religious Studies Professor Alex Nava was featured in an Associated Press news article, “Black musicians reflecting turmoil of the times in music,” regarding his expertise in hip hop studies: “These artists are dealing with a lot of things…