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Elizabeth Drescher Receives Two Awards for Blog
Elizabeth Drescher receives awards from the Religion Communicators' Council for her blog, Bearings.
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Beatification of Oscar Romero
Ana María Pineda, R.S.M. attended the beatification of Oscar Romero last month. Here are her reflections on that momentous event
The long awaited beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador took place on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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Fr. Salvatore A. Tassone, S.J. Retires
Salvatore A. Tassone, S.J. came to Santa Clara in 1968 and has taught in the department ever since—47 years! This year, he is retiring from his position as Senior Lecturer.
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Welcome Roberto Mata
Dr. Mata specializes in the book of Revelation and its interconnection with a range of ancient topics such as imperial cults, martyrdom, and voluntary associations.
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AIMES Banquet
On May 28, a banquet and reception were held in honor of students enrolled in AIMES (SCU’s interdisciplinary program in Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies).
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Sister Helen Prejean Visit
On April 13, Sr. Helen Prejean visited the department's "Catholic Social Thought" section during the course of her stay for the second annual Dean's Leadership Colloquium.
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2015 Spring Reception
The Religious Studies Department gathered in Adobe Lodge for the annual spring reception on Wednesday, May 20.
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2015 Award Recipients
We would like to honor and acknowledge those religious studies majors and minors who have earned the high regard of the department and the University.
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Film & Discussion: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
This film documents nonviolent actions of Christian & Muslim Liberian women striving for sustainability & peace. April 23, 7-9 pm
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Celebrating Teilhard de Chardin
Pioneer in the Dialogue between Religion and Science, Three Free Public Lectures by Dr. Ursula King (University of Bristol, UK)
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Piecing Together the Past: Collaborating to Rebuild a Biblical Manuscript
Jonathan Homrighausen '15 writes about reconstructing fragments of the Dead Sea Scolls with Associate Professor Kitty Murphy
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Homeless Census 2015
Professor Riley volunteers his time gathering data on the homeless in Silicon Valley
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SCU Anti-Human Trafficking Study Group
Associate Professor Teresia Hinga leads a team to study the intersecting aspects of human trafficking
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ISIS Panel
Religious Studies and Modern Languages & Literatures co-sponsor well attended talk.
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Rabbi Skorka Visits SCU
Assistant Professor Akiba Lerner hosts Rabbi Abraham Skorka in his Jewish Philosophy class
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Religious Studies and the Bannan Institute
Religious Studies partners with the Bannan Institute to bring Bannan lectures to the classroom
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Alumnus Update from Mitch Finley '73
Finley writes Catholic themes and will attend the World Meeting of Families in September 2015
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Applying Technology to Rebuild a Bible
Professor and student reconstruct one of the oldest manuscripts of the biblical prophets
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Congratulations Dr. Vance-Trembath!
Join us in congratulating Dr. Sally Vance-Trembath on being named one of SCU's Top 10 Professors by The Santa Clara
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Attention RS Majors and Minors: Fall Reception
Take a Break from Midterms
Join fellow RS majors, minors, and faculty on Thursday October 30th in Kenna 323
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Interested in Theology and Ministry? Thinking about graduate school?
Come join us for an info session on attending graduate school at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.
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The Catholic Conscience at Santa Clara University
Check out coverage of David DeCosse's and Kristin Heyer's recent conference hosted here at SCU.
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Religious Studies Award Winners and TAK Inductees
Check out the Religious Studies Award recipients and Theta Alpha Kappa Inductees.
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David Pleins' New Book
Prof. David Pleins has recently published a new book entitled "In Praise of Darwin: George John Romanes and the Evolution of a Darwinian Believer".
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Study Abroad Options for Religious Studies Majors and Minors
Jean Molesky-Poz will share about her work in the Study Abroad office, identifying programs that are a good fit for Religious Studies students.
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Buddhism, Sustainability, and Business Ethics: The Quest for Water Justice
A presentation on Buddhist Sustainability and Business ethics, and a discussion of some “best practices” in response to the gender-ed impact of ecological injustice, particularly water injustice.
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Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism
Reflections on the past year and the possibilities for the future.
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The Fragility of Faith: How Can a Thinking Person Still Believe in God?
Attention to the real fragility of faith can open spaces for different kinds of discussions entirely.
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What Bill Nye the Science Guy and Ken Ham missed
Check out Oliver Putz' article on science and religion.
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David B. Gray: What Silicon Valley needs to hear from the Dalai Lama
Check out David B. Gray's article on the appearance that the Dalai Lama will make at SCU on February 24th.
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Science and Seeking: Rethinking the God Question in the Lab, Cosmos and Classroom
This symposium brings together leading thinkers in the fields of science and religion to highlight new horizons in the ongoing endeavor to understand more deeply what it is to be human in an evolving universe.
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Politics Post Zionism: Israel Between Messianism and Globalization
Join Us on Wednesday, March 5th at Sobrato B & C at 12:00-1:00 pm
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Islamic-Buddhist Relations and the Situation of Muslims in Burma Today
A Presentation by Yasmin Vanya human rights activist and member of the Burmese-American Women’s Alliance
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The Dalai Lamas: Their Roles in Tibetan Buddhist History
Come for a brief introduction to the Dalai Lamas and their significance, and bring your questions!
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Pope Francis' message comes from his Jesuit roots
Check out Fr. Michael C. McCarthy's article on Pope Francis
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His Life in Our Hands: Remembering Nelson Mandela
Check out Dr. Elizabeth Drescher's piece on remembering Nelson Mandela written for the USC Anneburg.
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Liberating Power: Asian Feminist Theological Perspectives
Please join us for an interactive video conference with the Ecclesia of Women in Asia, convening in Bangalore, India.
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Imbalance between Francis, U.S. bishops undermines religious liberty campaign
David DeCosse's fine piece on religious liberty posted at NCR today
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Spider in a Tree
Exploring the First Great Awakening and its greatest apologist and theologian, Jonathan Edwards, Spider in a Tree touches on religion and slavery and the friction between the roughness of everyday 18th-century life and the life of the spirit.
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Faith and Sustainability in Silicon Valley Sharing the Vision, Building Community, Taking Action
SCU Sustainability Challenge For October 23rd 2013: You Are All Invited To a Viewing and Panel Discussion of Film Blue Gold: World Water Wars
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Father Reites and the Solar Decathlon 2013 Team
Religious Studies professor Jim Reites, S.J. has once again been working with the SCU's Solar Decathalon team and was featured on KNTV’s "Bay Area Proud" segment for his work with engineering students including the Solar Decathlon Team.
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Jonathan Homrighausen, Class of 2015
Graduate School
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Tantric Traditions in Transmission and Translation
Oxford University Press releases new edited volume co-edited by Dr. David Gray.
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Father James W. Reites, S.J., Requiescat in Pace
We are sad to report that Father Jim Reites, S.J. passed away on the night of Friday April 15th, 2016.
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2016 Spring Reception
The department gathered on May 26 to honor graduating majors and minors.
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Julie Dinh '17 awarded Jean Donovan Summer Fellowship
Julie will be teaching English and researching on the Bible Project in Vietnam.
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Reflections on Jim Reites, S.J.
By Professor Philip Boo Riley
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David DeCosse's book receives Catholic Press Association award
"Conscience and Catholicism: Rights, Responsibilities, and Institutional Responses" won third place in the Faithful Citizenship/Religious Freedom category.
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David De Cosse Teaches Amoris Laetitia
Amoris Laetitia is the document on the family from Pope Francis
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Sally Vance-Trembath Op-Ed
Sally's latest contribution to the Huffington Post: Steve Bannon's Thoughts On Catholic Bishops Reveal His Arrogant Ignorance
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The Spiritual Exercises for Non-Catholics: Q&A with Paul Crowley, S.J.
Read the interview in America Magazine
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Introducing Mark Fusco, S.J.
In Fall 2017, Rev. Mark P. Fusco, SJ will start as an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. Although new to this position, Fusco will not be new to the Department of Religious Studies, as he is currently teaching and doing a post-doctoral fellowship at Santa Clara University.
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Welcome New Faculty
We are fortunate to have two scholars who recently received doctorates in theology join our faculty this year: Dr. Pearl Barros and Dr. Lynn Jencks.
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Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley
Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley is the Director of the Bannan Institutes and Adjunct Lecturer in Religious Studies at Santa Clara University.
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David DeCosse Interviewed by National Catholic Reporter.
Read the interview in the National Catholic Reporter.
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David DeCosse Interviews Hiroshima bombing survivor
Read the interview in the National Catholic Reporter.
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David DeCosse: Letters from Japan
David's latest installment is 'Magokoro' meets Caritas: Catholic relief efforts in the Fukushima nuclear disaster zone.
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Becca Hirsch, Class of 2010
Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy
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Christina Silva, Class of 2008
Health Care
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Connor Holttum at Esri Conference
A Religious Studies minor and Center for Arts and Humanities fellow, Connor gained valuable design and programming insight
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Introducing Jaime Wright
Read about our new Academic Year Lecturer
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Religion and Natural Disasters
The intersection of religion and natural disasters with Paul Schutz and Akiba Lerner
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New Interfaith Blog
RSOC 9 & Unity RLC Service Project aims to bring cheer
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New book by David Pleins
Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary by Conceptual Categories: A Student's Guide to the Nouns in the Old Testament
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The Recent Travels of Ana Maria Pineda, RSM
Ana Maria Pineda, RSM Presents at World Union of Jesuit Alumni Conference & Travels to El Salvador
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Julie Dinh '17 in SCU Masters Program
Julie is pursuing a Masters in Education at SCU and is a student teacher at Lietz Elementary.
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Living with Purpose Series
Hosted by Diana Gibson and Philip Boo Riley
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Ecocentric Theology
Paul Schutz publishes new article
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Sexting and Gender Justice
New Book Chapter by Karen Peterson-Iyer
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Buddhist and Ignatian Spiritualities
New article published by Sarita Tamayo-Moraga
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Making the Spiritual Path by Walking It
A recent SCU graduate (2018) and RS Minor Connor Holttum went on a trek along the Pacific Northwest Trail after graduating in the spring, and has an written an article on the spiritual impact of this experience.
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Sacramental Theologian Eugene Schlesinger Joins SCU Religious Studies
Aiming to engage students in the “bizarre”
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Maggi Van Dorn '08
Maggi hosts the podcast "Deliver Us" online at America Media
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Stop Human Trafficking
Lecture by Hao Nguyen before a standing room only crowd
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Religion and Immigration
Teresia Hinga and Roberto Mata discuss topics ranging from the immigration crisis and border control to the global migration of women of color seeking a new life outside their countries of origin
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Our Lady of Lavang
Guest speaker Thein-Huong Ninh
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When the Saints Go Marching In
LDS Mormons, ex-FLDS, Rival Polygamist Sects, and Gentiles Descend on Short Creek...Polygamy Tourism or Community Healing?
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Bringing the Valley into the Classroom
Religious Ethics in Business
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Faculty Updates Spring 2020
Catch up with David DeCosse, David Gray, Lynn Hillberg, Margaret McLean, Joe Morris and what's happening in GPPM, Michelle Mueller, Thao Nguyen, S.J., Eugene Schlesinger, and Sally Vance-Trembath
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In Memoriam
In March, the Religious Studies Department lost two faculty members, both of whom played influential roles in the department, across the University, and in the wider worlds of Catholic theology and Religious Studies.
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Introducting New Faculty
This quarter, we are excited to welcome five new faculty members in the Religious Studies Department.
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2023-24 Hackworth Fellows
Three RS Students awarded opportunities to grow as an ethical leader
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Little Revolutions: Civil Disobedience and Ordinary People
RS Conversation event.with Jo McGowan
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The Global Fight Against Sex Trafficking: A Conversation with Dr. Sunitha Krishnan
RS Conversation event.
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In Memorium - Teresia Mbari Hinga
Remembering her life as a pioneering African Christianity feminist.
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Religious Studies Reception 2023
For the first time since 2019, Religious Studies majors, minors, faculty and staff gathered together at the Adobe Lodge.
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Freeing Jesus: What is Religious about the Abolition of Prisons?
Prof. Bryson White presented this RS Conversation in February 2023.
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A Career Well Spent: Reflections on the Brink of Retirement
Margaret R. McLean reflects on her 34 years at SCU.
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In Memorium - Denise Lardner Carmody
Prof. Pearl Maria Barros offered these words of remembrance at the Religious Studies Department reception.
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In Memoriam: Denise Lardner Carmody
Denise Carmody (December 10, 1935 - March 15, 2023) was a pioneer in female leadership at Santa Clara University, where she served in various capacities for nearly 30 years.
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In Memoriam: Teresia Mbari Hinga
Teresia Hinga (January 25, 1955 - March 31, 2023) was a dedicated professor of religion and a welcoming friend, mentor, and colleague who taught at Santa Clara University for nearly 20 years.
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Faculty Updates Spring 2022
See what our faculty got up to in Spring 2022
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Leadership and Scholarship
Updates on Sister Ana Maria Pineda, RSM’s recent happenings
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Faculty Updates Fall 2021
Updates from Teresia Hinga, Sarita Tamayo-Moraga, Philip Boo Riley, Paul Schutz, C. Vanessa White, David Pinault, David DeCosse, Daniel Morgan, Ana Maria Pineda, and Gene Schlesinger
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Fall 2022 Perspectives Faculty Awards
Congratulations to Boo Riley, Sarita Tamayo-Moraga, Kitty Murphy, and Ana Maria Pineda R.S.M.
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Fall 2022 Perspectives Student Updates
Updates from Religious Studies Majors Daniel Martinez '24 (pictured) and Sasha Eros '23
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Kathleen Quiazon '99
Kathleen earns her Ed.D.
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Reza Aslan '95 Visits SCU
Reza visited classes, met with faculty, and discussed his new book.
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Welcome New Faculty Fall 2022
This quarter, we are excited to welcome 3 new faculty members in the Religious Studies Department.
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RS Faculty Present Research in Bannan Forum “Finding God in Googleville” Panel
Elizabeth Drescher, Jaime Wright, Boo Riley, and Roberto Mata apply different academic approaches in seeking to understand how religion is embedded in and responds to the concrete, everyday places where ordinary people live.
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Philip Boo Riley Recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences
Philip Boo Riley awarded the Francisco Jiménez Reaching Out Award
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RS Students, Faculty & Staff Gather for Annual Reception
For the first time since 2019, the Religious Studies community gathered together live and in person, for the RS Reception.
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LRC (Living Religions Collaborative)
LRC Fellows for 2023
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Karen Peterson-Iyer Book Launch
Reenvisioning Sexual Ethics: A Feminist Christian Account
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In Praise of Ignorance
William Dohar
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Ana Maria Pineda, RSM Lecture - Rutilio Grande, SJ
An Ordinary Man, an Extraordinary Life
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Bryson White - Newest RS Faculty Member
Welcome our newest faculty member Bryson White!
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Paul Schutz Receives Graves Award in the Humanities
The prestigious award will support Schutz’s research pondering what barriers stand in the way of authentic flourishing.
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Faculty Updates Fall 2020
Catch up with Teresia Hinga, Jaime Wright, Joe Morris (pictured), GPPM, Gene Schlesinger, Frederick Parrella, Katia Moles, Bill Dohar, David DeCosse
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Cameron Heon '20
Completed a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and is heading to graduate school
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David Bibee '13
Completed his Master of Divinity at Princeton and is Pursuing Ordination as a Presbyterian Minister
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Introducing our Two New RS Tenure-Track Faculty - Haruka Umetsu Cho and Elyse Raby
Meet our two new faculty
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June 2021: Post-It scribblings
Found by SCU custodial staff in the cleared-out drawer of an empty desk in a vacated office in Kenna Hall; transcribed as a historical curiosity.
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A Bittersweet Religious Studies Spring 2021 Reception
Students and faculty give their thanks and say their goodbyes.
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Questioning Tradition
Students & RS faculty gathered to discuss the meaning of tradition in Christianity, exploring what ways it has the capacity for change.
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Seeking Unity Amid Division
Professors Karen Peterson-Iyer and Paul Schutz lead a conversation on interdenominational relations & Christian tradition.
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Faculty Updates Spring 2021
Updates from David DeCosse, Janet Giddings, David Gray, Roberto Mata (pictured), Katia Moles, Michelle Mueller, David Pinault, and Sarah Robinson
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Teresia Hinga Spring 2021 Update
Writes and speaks about Global Ethics and Sustainability.
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Eugene Schlesinger Spring 2021 Update
Publishes and presents on the topics of Henri de Lubac, and the Anglican tradition.
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Margaret McLean Spring 2021 Update
Serves on SCU COVID Resilience & Recovery Team and completes 3 major research & teaching projects.
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Kelby Uebelhor '21
Triple major in Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Management reflects on his time at SCU.
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Remembering Francis Smith, S.J.
Teacher, scholar, and author came to Santa Clara University in 1974.
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Social Media Apps Inspire Senior Lecturer To Create Student ‘Trust Pods’
Sarita Tamayo-Moraga finds success applying social media’s chat format to video discussion assignments.
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Reflections of Mary
Professor Pearl Barros considers the “dangerous memory of Mary” in a sermon for Catholic Women Preach, as we approach the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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RS Mixer Kicks off New Academic Year
RS faculty, majors, and minors gathered to celebrate the start of a new year with a Welcome (Back) Mixer on Zoom
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Religion and Politics
Bjørn Thyrring '20 will be heading to Harvard Divinity School to pursue a master's degree in theological studies in the Fall.
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New Peace Corps Volunteer, Nick Nagy
Religious Studies/Political Science major Nick Nagy ‘19 is currently a volunteer for the Peace Corps in Zambia. This is the update he has shared with us.
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First Annual Black History Month Mass
Celebrating Catholics of African Descent
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Joining the Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Religious Studies major Cameron Heon '20 hopes to deepen his understanding of interreligious studies then go to graduate school
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Huge Thank You to the Religious Studies Department
Francesca Navarro '20 will pursue a Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Science at Harvard Medical School this August.
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Religious Studies Spring 2020 Reception
Religious Studies Students, Faculty & Staff join in for first-ever Zoom year-end event
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The Wisdom of Finitude
Senior send off by Paul Schutz
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Why a Muslim Scholar in Pennsylvania Matters to the World
Information about Turkish Muslim Scholar/Cleric Fetullah Gulen, and author Jon Pahl’s visit to SCU
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Karen Peterson-Iyer
New assistant professor in Sexual Ethics, Bioethics, Christian Ethics
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Clovis Karam
New faculty in Semitic & Islamic Studies: Religions, Mythologies, Languages, Philosophies & Cultures
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A Trip to Harvard: One RS Student’s Experience at Theological Education Day
Nick Spragg '20 attends Harvard Divinity School's Theological Education Day.
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Faculty Updates Fall 2019
Updates from David Gray, Eugene R. Schlesinger, Fred Parrella, Michelle Mueller, Thao Nguyen S.J., Roberto Mata, Jaime Wright and Elizabeth Drescher, and Clovis Karam
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I Sil Yoon
New faculty in Christian Ethics and Theological Ethics of Migration
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Travis Stevens
New faculty in History of Christian Thought, Mystical Theology, Gender and Sexuality
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A New Academic Collaboration
Olivia Hill and Sarita Tamayo-Moraga work together on a paper and an independent studies course.
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Kenya, Entrepreneurship, and the Water Crisis
Teresia Hinga’s accomplishments and happenings this quarter
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Rekindling the Fire of Hope: Paul Schutz’s Experience in El Salvador
Paul Schutz reflects on his experience with the people of El Salvador during the 30th anniversary of the martyrs’ deaths
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Doubling Down on Religious Studies
Karen Peterson-Iyer looks to engage students in “honest searching” as an assistant professor in the Religious Studies Department