The Islamic tradition of Ramadan – a time of daylight fasting for Muslims – occurs during the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar and is being observed currently. Dr. Jack Llewellyn, professor and past head of the Department of Religious Studies at Missouri State University, explains the significance of this religious observance with Missouri State Journal's … [Read more...] about Origins, Significance of Ramadan Explained by Religious Studies Professor Dr. Jack Llewellyn
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by Jane Terry and Linda Covey Linda Covey, Religious Studies alumna (M.A. 2011) is teaching at MSU's Dalian campus in China and recently shared her experiences with us: Mainly, I wanted to share with you that this semester of teaching three religion classes (in addition to the five classes of Psychology two days a week) went very well. It was certainly … [Read more...] about REL Alumna Shares Teaching in China