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Feb. 24, 2017
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…
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Feb. 24, 2017
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 Blayne Roach.…
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Feb. 24, 2017
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…
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Feb. 15, 2017
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…
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Feb. 15, 2017
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…
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Dec. 22, 2016
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…
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Nov. 21, 2016
Funding is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Classics and Religious Studies courses offered in Orvieto, Italy in Summer 2017. The full list of eligible courses is below. This funding can cover all expenses related to study…
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Oct. 17, 2016
7:00pm @ The Poetry Center
Guest Lecture by Jonathan Hess
Dr. Hess will explore the real and symbolic roles that the theatre played in shaping Jewish identity and the relations between Germans and Jews in the centuries before…
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Oct. 14, 2016
4:30pm @ The Poetry Center
Lecture by Alex Nava
A hip-hop music performance will follow the presentation.
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Oct. 12, 2016
5:30pm @ The Poetry Center
Lecture by David Gilman Romano & Mary E. Voyatzis (with Arum Park & Courtney Friesen)
DEAN’S RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
Dr. Romano and Dr. Voyatzis, the co-directors of the Mt. Lykaion Excavation and Survey Project, will…
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April 21, 2016
This year, the Donna Swaim International Award for Religious Studies will fund two Religious Studies majors participating in the 2016 Arizona in India study abroad program, led by Religious Studies Professor Caleb Simmons. The two Swaim Award…
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Feb. 18, 2016
A core mission of Religious Studies at the University of Arizona is to foster deeper understanding of the complex religious traditions in our community and around the world. Over the years, many of our students have visited the Islamic Center of…