Dr. Robert Hodgson, formerly a professor of Biblical Studies in Religious Studies at MSU (1986-1991), announces the publication of his three part debut novel, The Androgyne Papyrus (Amazon). Dr. Hodgson describes the novels: The Androgyne Papyrus come as a three-part semi-autobiographical religious thriller, detective story, and romance tale set on the campuses of … [Read more...] about Former REL Professor Publishes Debut Novel
Dr. Victor Matthews, Professor of Religious Studies, Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, and thesis advisor and teacher par excellence, announced that he will retire from Missouri State University in June 2023. While we congratulate him on his retirement after an outstanding career at MSU, we also know how much he will be missed. Many, many students … [Read more...] about Dr. Victor Matthews Announces Retirement
Professor Stephen Berkwitz, Religious Studies Department Head, traveled to Seoul, South Korea recently to present a paper at the 19th Congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, which was held at Seoul National University. He spoke on medieval Buddhist histories of the Bodhi Tree. He also found time to explore South Korea, including the Bongeunsa Buddhist … [Read more...] about Stephen Berkwitz Presents in South Korea
Pictured, left to right, recently retired Religious Studies faculty members Austra Reinis, Lora Hobbs, and Kathy Pulley The Religious Studies department this month honored three of our recently retired faculty members: Lora Hobbs, Dr. Austra Reinis, and Dr. Kathy Pulley. These three faculty members, along with Dr. Jack Llewellyn who retired last year, greatly … [Read more...] about Religious Studies Honors Recent Retirees
Dr. Richard Hughes, who previously taught at MSU (then Southwest Missouri State University), recently published an article about our former Department Head and founding professor of the Department of Religious Studies, Dr. Gerrit ten Zythoff. The article, "Yes, they are children of Nazis, but we are Christians, and we will stand with those who suffer", appeared in the … [Read more...] about Former REL Professor Publishes Article on Gerrit ten Zythoff