by Jane Terry With only one more week of summer, Missouri State University and the Department of Religious Studies are gearing up to welcome new and returning students to campus on Welcome Weekend, Friday-Sunday, 14-16 August. A variety of activities are planned to welcome you to the MSU community, to meet other students, and to have fun! For students moving into the … [Read more...] about Only one more week of summer!
by Jane Terry Along with our Gen Ed and favorite courses being offered in the fall semester, we have two new courses: REL 397-001 FA15 : Death, Dying, and the Afterlife with Dr. Austra Reinis on Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m. REL 530-635-301 FA15 : (REL 530 for undergrads, REL 635 for graduate students): Women, Violence, and Religion: Are Faith Communities … [Read more...] about New Courses for Fall 2015!
by Jane Terry The Southwest Commission on Religious Studies has posted its Call for Papers for the 2016 Meeting In most cases the deadline for paper proposals is October 15, 2015. The annual meeting will be held March 11-13, 2016 at the Marriott Hotel, DFW Airport North in Irving, Texas. We look forward to seeing you there! … [Read more...] about Call for Papers for the SWCRS Meeting in March, 2016!
by Jane Terry Congratulations to all of our graduates! We really enjoyed meeting your family and guests during our graduation reception Friday, 15 May. Here are a few pics from our celebration: … [Read more...] about REL Spring 2015 Graduation Reception
by Jane Terry To all Religious Studies students: Good luck on your finals this week! To all Religious Studies majors and graduate students who are graduating this semester, or graduated in summer and fall 2014: You are invited to attend our Religious Studies Graduation Reception this Friday, 15 May, 8:00 a.m., in the Religious Studies office Strong 251. Family and … [Read more...] about Finals and Graduation This Week!