COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan

Message from Provost Liesl Folks, March 11, 2020:

Dear Arizona Students,

I am writing to follow up on President Robbins’ email with more details on how we plan to address the transition to online instruction for most classes and other changes.

Our top priority is your health and safety. We are working to balance that with the need to support your academic goals, and, to the best extent possible, continue to deliver life-changing educational experiences.

As you know, the start of classes has been delayed until Wednesday, March 18, to allow our campus time to move away from in-person instruction. All available campus resources will be directed to this effort.

As you return to campus, here is what you can expect:

  • All classes will resume.
  • Residence halls, food services, recreation facilities and Campus Health are fully operational, with additional precautions in place.
  • Almost all classes will migrate to remote learning modes, beginning immediately.
  • Classes will continue in online mode until Monday, April 6, at which time the University will assess its operational status.
  • Changes in the delivery of your classes will be communicated to you directly by your faculty / instructors.
  • Class attendance protocols have been adjusted to align with CDC guidance. We do want you to stay home if you feel unwell.
  • Cleaning and disinfectant protocols have been greatly increased across campus.
  • Student employees should expect their employment and wages to continue.
  • Classmates and community members will be using social distancing and enhanced personal hygiene to protect themselves and others, and we ask you to be respectful of their choices. Keep in mind that those at most risk are the elderly and those with underlying illnesses. Please limit non-essential contact with these populations.

As a reminder, faculty / instructors are prepared to offer reasonable accommodations to students who are concerned about their own health and safety or who have self-quarantined.

Stay well informed and healthy

Please remember that we are all collectively responsible for our community’s well-being.  Be sure that you are taking care of yourself according to CDC guidance, online here, and looking out for your colleagues, friends, and other campus community members.  Monitor your health closely, and be prepared to self-quarantine, if required, especially if you have travelled extensively over the break.

If you have concerns, please contact the Dean of Students’ Office (Tel: 520-621-7057).

If your family has concerns, please have them contact Parent & Family Programs (Tel: 520-621-0884).

The University’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is closely monitoring the changing circumstances of COVID-19 and the impact to our community, and together we are making decisions to ensure the health and safety of all students, faculty, and staff. 

I appreciate your understanding and support at this challenging time. My hope is that at the end of this we all will be proud that we kept teaching and you kept learning.

 

Regards,

Liesl Folks, PhD, MBA
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

 

2027 ARIZONA IN BHUTAN SCHOLARSHIPS

March 5, 2027
Bhutan mountains

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the Spring 2027 semester, as long as funding is available.

See below for application instructions.

In 2027, the Department of Religious Studies & Classics at the University of Arizona is pleased to offer scholarships to students pursuing study abroad with Arizona in Bhutan. The department is offering a General Award to any U of A student committed to Arizona in Bhutan in Summer 2027, as well as additional award funding for majors and minors in the department.

2027 Arizona in Bhutan Awards offered by the Department of Religious Studies & Classics 

1. General Arizona in Bhutan Award:

Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student committed to the Arizona in Bhutan Study Abroad Program in Summer 2027. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.

2. Arizona in Bhutan Award for Majors in Religious Studies and/or Classics:

Additional monetary awards are available for majors in Religious Studies, RSHP, and/or Classics who are committed to the Arizona in Bhutan Study Abroad Program in Summer 2027. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.

Majors should ALSO APPY for the following study abroad awards (more details are further below):

  • College of Humanities FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships (February deadline): Apply here
  • SILLC Global Award ($1,500 - February deadline): Apply here.

Application Instructions for the Arizona in Bhutan Awards offered by the Department of Religious Studies & Classics :

  1. Students must submit a statement of intent, which includes the following:
    • At the top of your statement, please list 1) your name, 2) your university email address, 3) your major(s) and, if any, your minor(s), and 4) the name of the award for which you are applying ("Arizona in Bhutan Award").
    • In 1-2 pages, provide a detailed statement about your interests in studying abroad, including:
      • Why do you want to pursue this particular study abroad program?
      • What interests you about the the courses offered through the Arizona in Bhutan study abroad program?
      • What strengths do you have that will help you make the most of this study abroad opportunity?
  2. Please list the name and contact information for University of Arizona faculty member who can serve as a reference for you. If you are a Classics or Religious Studies/RSHP major or minor, please list a faculty member from the Department of Religious Studies & Classics as your reference.
  3. Finally, applicants must submit a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.
To apply, please email all application materials listed above to Hector Silva (religious-studies-classics@arizona.edu) by the end of the Spring 2027 semester.

 

Questions? Contact: Dr. Courtney Friesen at friesen@arizona.edu.

RELI 596Q - Qur'anic Studies

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This graduate seminar examines the contents of the Qur'an, the classical tradition of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), and the works of modern commentators. Arabic proficiency is not a prerequisite.

Units
3
Also Offered As
MENA 596Q
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Course Attributes
GIDP: Persian and Iranian Studies (PRIR)
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Spring

RELI 596G - Islamic Law and Society

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This course focuses on Islamic Law and Society, topics such as the life and teachings of Muhammad, political and theological controversies, and the classical tradition of Islam. Graduate-level requirements include at least one in-class presentation of the assigned readings for the week, including distribution of an outline and active leading of subsequent discussion.

Units
3
Also Offered As
MENA 596G, LAW 596G, POL 596G
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Course Attributes
GIDP: Persian and Iranian Studies (PRIR)
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Spring

RELI 596E - Topics in Ancient Mediterranean Religion

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This course treats topics within the study of religion in ancient Greece, Rome, and neighboring cultures. Knowledge of primary languages is not required, but for qualified students there may be optional readings in primary languages, such as in Greek and/or Latin.

Units
3
Also Offered As
CLAS 596E
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Fall, Spring

RELI 591 - Preceptorship

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Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.

Units
1-3
Grade Basis
Alternative Grading S, P, F
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

RELI 589 - History of Japanese Religions: Modern

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A selective survey of the history of Japanese religion from the 16th century through the present. Topics may include Shinto and Buddhism; Christianity and its suppression; Edo-period official and popular religion; State Shinto; and Japan's "new religions" and "new new religions." Graduate-level requirements include oral presentations and longer, more in-depth papers.

Units
3
Also Offered As
JPN 589
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Fall, Spring

RELI 586 - History of Japanese Religions: Medieval

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Selective survey of the history of religions in Japan from the 11th century through the 16th. Topics covered may include the medieval worldview; apocalyptic thought and related practices; Pure Land Buddhism; Zen; and proselytization and religious competition in medieval Japan. Graduate-level requirements include oral presentations and longer, more in-depth papers.

Units
3
Also Offered As
JPN 586
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Fall, Spring

RELI 585 - History of Japanese Religions: Ancient

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A selective survey of Japanese religious history from earliest times through the 11th century. Topics covered may include prehistoric religions; the development of Shinto; Nara-period state Buddhism; tantric Buddhism in the Heian period; and spirit possession and exorcism. Graduate-level requirements include oral presentations and longer, more in-depth papers.

Units
3
Also Offered As
JPN 585
Grade Basis
Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Usually Offered
Main Campus: Spring
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