Dr. Vadim Putzu, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, is again offering an Education Abroad trip to Israel this coming May 2023! In collaboration with Dr. David Romano (Political Science), MSU students have an opportunity to travel to Israel, one of the most diverse and complex lands in the world, and earn college credit while visiting the historic, fascinating cities of … [Read more...] about Israel Education Abroad in May 2023!
Voter Awareness Week begins next week on the MSU campus and all students are encouraged to attend the events Monday-Thursday, 3-6 October. As part of Missouri State University's Public Affairs mission and especially as a department in the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, it is our privilege and responsibility to offer our students opportunities to engage in our … [Read more...] about Voter Awareness Week!
Missouri State University has recently added a new Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Spirituality to its curriculum. As one of the first such programs offered by an accredited university in the United States, this certificate combines coursework in Religious Studies and Psychology to offer students and professionals greater competency in relating these two fields … [Read more...] about New Undergraduate Certificate: Mental Health and Spirituality
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