Joint Doctoral Program in the Study of Religion - DU/Iliff
@duiliffjdp.bsky.social
We believe innovative and exciting academic inquiries depend on conversations between people who approach the study of religion from different angles.
Website: du.edu/duiliffjoint/
❗Apply Now for 2026-27❗: https://www.du.edu/duiliffjoint/apply-program
Website: du.edu/duiliffjoint/
❗Apply Now for 2026-27❗: https://www.du.edu/duiliffjoint/apply-program
Stop by the Iliff library today November 20th or tomorrow November 21st for the Trans Day of Remembrance altar.
All the lives lost worldwide remind us the fight against patriarchy and gender domination is far from over. It requires all of us to stop this violence and the systems causing the harm.
All the lives lost worldwide remind us the fight against patriarchy and gender domination is far from over. It requires all of us to stop this violence and the systems causing the harm.
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Stop by the Iliff library today November 20th or tomorrow November 21st for the Trans Day of Remembrance altar.
All the lives lost worldwide remind us the fight against patriarchy and gender domination is far from over. It requires all of us to stop this violence and the systems causing the harm.
All the lives lost worldwide remind us the fight against patriarchy and gender domination is far from over. It requires all of us to stop this violence and the systems causing the harm.
See you at the JDP AAR Reception this week!
Also, if you already saw this post no you didn't 🤫 (we forgot to put the time of the event)
Also, if you already saw this post no you didn't 🤫 (we forgot to put the time of the event)
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
See you at the JDP AAR Reception this week!
Also, if you already saw this post no you didn't 🤫 (we forgot to put the time of the event)
Also, if you already saw this post no you didn't 🤫 (we forgot to put the time of the event)
Join Religious Studies outside Sturm 266 for a cookie and some friendly encouragements to 'sweeten' your Week 9! Students - Faculty - Staff: All are welcome and please bring a friend or colleague. See you Wednesday November 5th from 12-1pm!
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Join Religious Studies outside Sturm 266 for a cookie and some friendly encouragements to 'sweeten' your Week 9! Students - Faculty - Staff: All are welcome and please bring a friend or colleague. See you Wednesday November 5th from 12-1pm!
Are you thinking about a Ph.D. in Religion? Then you should check out the Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) 🤩
#PhD, #phdlife, #religion, #doctorate, #ReligiousStudies, #denver, #coloradolife
#PhD, #phdlife, #religion, #doctorate, #ReligiousStudies, #denver, #coloradolife
October 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Are you thinking about a Ph.D. in Religion? Then you should check out the Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) 🤩
#PhD, #phdlife, #religion, #doctorate, #ReligiousStudies, #denver, #coloradolife
#PhD, #phdlife, #religion, #doctorate, #ReligiousStudies, #denver, #coloradolife
JDP faculty Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi has published an open-access ebook entitled "Emerging Trends in Congregational Engagement and Leadership," available for download here: www.mdpi.com/books/reprin....
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
JDP faculty Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi has published an open-access ebook entitled "Emerging Trends in Congregational Engagement and Leadership," available for download here: www.mdpi.com/books/reprin....
Congratulations to Eunjin Jeon who passed her proposal defense yesterday!!! 🥳
This is a huge step forward and the JDP is proud of the work you have put in! We cannot wait to see your finished dissertation.
This is a huge step forward and the JDP is proud of the work you have put in! We cannot wait to see your finished dissertation.
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Congratulations to Eunjin Jeon who passed her proposal defense yesterday!!! 🥳
This is a huge step forward and the JDP is proud of the work you have put in! We cannot wait to see your finished dissertation.
This is a huge step forward and the JDP is proud of the work you have put in! We cannot wait to see your finished dissertation.
Hey you! 👀 Are you interested in a Ph.D. in Religion? Learn more about the Joint Doctoral Program at the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology and APPLY HERE: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Hey you! 👀 Are you interested in a Ph.D. in Religion? Learn more about the Joint Doctoral Program at the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology and APPLY HERE: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
Happening TOMORROW at Iliff at 7pm. See you there!
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Happening TOMORROW at Iliff at 7pm. See you there!
Another conference sending out a call for papers! This time it is happening in Denver.
Please visit their website for more information and to submit your proposals: www.wjsa.net/11.html
Please visit their website for more information and to submit your proposals: www.wjsa.net/11.html
August 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Another conference sending out a call for papers! This time it is happening in Denver.
Please visit their website for more information and to submit your proposals: www.wjsa.net/11.html
Please visit their website for more information and to submit your proposals: www.wjsa.net/11.html
Call For Proposals from the University of Oregon's upcoming 2026 What is Research Conference. They are particularly looking for submissions from graduate students in religious studies.
Fore more information and submission instructions visit: blogs.uoregon.edu/whatisresear...
Fore more information and submission instructions visit: blogs.uoregon.edu/whatisresear...
August 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Call For Proposals from the University of Oregon's upcoming 2026 What is Research Conference. They are particularly looking for submissions from graduate students in religious studies.
Fore more information and submission instructions visit: blogs.uoregon.edu/whatisresear...
Fore more information and submission instructions visit: blogs.uoregon.edu/whatisresear...
Yesterday Elyse Pierce became the newest doctor graduating from the JDP! 🥳🤩
Their dissertation is titled: "‘Ha-’adam ’afar min ha-’adamah’: Human Religious Systems as Evolutionary Ecological Responses as expressed in American Reform Judaism."
Their dissertation is titled: "‘Ha-’adam ’afar min ha-’adamah’: Human Religious Systems as Evolutionary Ecological Responses as expressed in American Reform Judaism."
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Yesterday Elyse Pierce became the newest doctor graduating from the JDP! 🥳🤩
Their dissertation is titled: "‘Ha-’adam ’afar min ha-’adamah’: Human Religious Systems as Evolutionary Ecological Responses as expressed in American Reform Judaism."
Their dissertation is titled: "‘Ha-’adam ’afar min ha-’adamah’: Human Religious Systems as Evolutionary Ecological Responses as expressed in American Reform Judaism."
As of Friday, July 18, we have another new doctor in the house as Clarence W. Davis passed his dissertation defense! ❗🥳
The dissertation was titled: "Faith and the City: Poverty, Public Policy and Political Black Theology."
The dissertation was titled: "Faith and the City: Poverty, Public Policy and Political Black Theology."
July 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As of Friday, July 18, we have another new doctor in the house as Clarence W. Davis passed his dissertation defense! ❗🥳
The dissertation was titled: "Faith and the City: Poverty, Public Policy and Political Black Theology."
The dissertation was titled: "Faith and the City: Poverty, Public Policy and Political Black Theology."
On Friday July 18th Grego Peña-Camprubí passed his dissertation defense and became a new doctor 🤩🎉
His dissertation was titled: "Queer Spanish Catholicism: Miguel de Uanmuro, Teresa of Avila, and the contemporary lived experiences of LGBTQ Spanish Catholics in Madrid, Spain"
His dissertation was titled: "Queer Spanish Catholicism: Miguel de Uanmuro, Teresa of Avila, and the contemporary lived experiences of LGBTQ Spanish Catholics in Madrid, Spain"
July 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
On Friday July 18th Grego Peña-Camprubí passed his dissertation defense and became a new doctor 🤩🎉
His dissertation was titled: "Queer Spanish Catholicism: Miguel de Uanmuro, Teresa of Avila, and the contemporary lived experiences of LGBTQ Spanish Catholics in Madrid, Spain"
His dissertation was titled: "Queer Spanish Catholicism: Miguel de Uanmuro, Teresa of Avila, and the contemporary lived experiences of LGBTQ Spanish Catholics in Madrid, Spain"
Featured JDP Student: Wake Gerbi Jeo!
He specializes in African/Oromo Philosophy, Liberation Theology, and International Law. Wake has multiple published books and articles.
Read his full student bio: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #PhD #Denver
He specializes in African/Oromo Philosophy, Liberation Theology, and International Law. Wake has multiple published books and articles.
Read his full student bio: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #PhD #Denver
June 29, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Featured JDP Student: Wake Gerbi Jeo!
He specializes in African/Oromo Philosophy, Liberation Theology, and International Law. Wake has multiple published books and articles.
Read his full student bio: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #PhD #Denver
He specializes in African/Oromo Philosophy, Liberation Theology, and International Law. Wake has multiple published books and articles.
Read his full student bio: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #PhD #Denver
Featured JDP Student: Ryan Howell!
His work is centered on creating resources for those deconstructing their Christian faith and consulting churches.
Learn about Ryan or contact him: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Christianity #MentalHealth #PhD #Denver
His work is centered on creating resources for those deconstructing their Christian faith and consulting churches.
Learn about Ryan or contact him: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Christianity #MentalHealth #PhD #Denver
June 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Featured JDP Student: Ryan Howell!
His work is centered on creating resources for those deconstructing their Christian faith and consulting churches.
Learn about Ryan or contact him: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Christianity #MentalHealth #PhD #Denver
His work is centered on creating resources for those deconstructing their Christian faith and consulting churches.
Learn about Ryan or contact him: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Christianity #MentalHealth #PhD #Denver
Featured JDP Student is Kev Grane!
He studies comparative lived religion and critical theory of religion, and a local pastor.
Learn more about Kev and get in contact: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #CriticalTheory #LivedReligion #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
He studies comparative lived religion and critical theory of religion, and a local pastor.
Learn more about Kev and get in contact: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #CriticalTheory #LivedReligion #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
June 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Featured JDP Student is Kev Grane!
He studies comparative lived religion and critical theory of religion, and a local pastor.
Learn more about Kev and get in contact: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #CriticalTheory #LivedReligion #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
He studies comparative lived religion and critical theory of religion, and a local pastor.
Learn more about Kev and get in contact: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #CriticalTheory #LivedReligion #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
Today at the Iliff graduation there were three JDP doctors! 🎉 From left:
Heidi Ippolito
Anthony Roberts
Rebecca David Hensley
Heidi Ippolito
Anthony Roberts
Rebecca David Hensley
June 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Today at the Iliff graduation there were three JDP doctors! 🎉 From left:
Heidi Ippolito
Anthony Roberts
Rebecca David Hensley
Heidi Ippolito
Anthony Roberts
Rebecca David Hensley
Featured JDP Student Kimberly Melgoza! She studies indigenous communities in Mexico, specifically those that use hallucinogenic mushrooms religiously.
Read more and contact her at: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Mexico #Mushrooms #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
Read more and contact her at: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Mexico #Mushrooms #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
June 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Featured JDP Student Kimberly Melgoza! She studies indigenous communities in Mexico, specifically those that use hallucinogenic mushrooms religiously.
Read more and contact her at: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Mexico #Mushrooms #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
Read more and contact her at: www.du.edu/duiliffjoint...
#Interdisciplinary #ReligiousStudies #Student #Mexico #Mushrooms #PhD #Doctorate #Denver
RSVP for this upcoming event here: korbel.du.edu/event/negoti...
May 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
RSVP for this upcoming event here: korbel.du.edu/event/negoti...
The Annual Kirk Lecture is Tuesday, May 6th, with speaker Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld discussing: "Defiance and Power: Gendered Resistance in First-Century Judaea"
Location: Community Commons 1700.
Time: Tuesday, May 6. Light refreshments at 6:00, lecture at 7:00.
RSVP: click.ecomm.du.edu?qs=537b8c8fd...
Location: Community Commons 1700.
Time: Tuesday, May 6. Light refreshments at 6:00, lecture at 7:00.
RSVP: click.ecomm.du.edu?qs=537b8c8fd...
May 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Annual Kirk Lecture is Tuesday, May 6th, with speaker Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld discussing: "Defiance and Power: Gendered Resistance in First-Century Judaea"
Location: Community Commons 1700.
Time: Tuesday, May 6. Light refreshments at 6:00, lecture at 7:00.
RSVP: click.ecomm.du.edu?qs=537b8c8fd...
Location: Community Commons 1700.
Time: Tuesday, May 6. Light refreshments at 6:00, lecture at 7:00.
RSVP: click.ecomm.du.edu?qs=537b8c8fd...
‼️ NEW LOCATION for the upcoming JDP Spring Fling. Please come to the Iliff Grant Patio (near the Student Commons) ‼️
See you on Thursday, May 8th
See you on Thursday, May 8th
May 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
‼️ NEW LOCATION for the upcoming JDP Spring Fling. Please come to the Iliff Grant Patio (near the Student Commons) ‼️
See you on Thursday, May 8th
See you on Thursday, May 8th
Are you interested in attending a conference at Iliff on the intersection of theology and disability? If yes, please register at the below link before May 31st! Hope to see you there!
Find registration, and other info here: faithanddisability.org/2025-institu...
Find registration, and other info here: faithanddisability.org/2025-institu...
April 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Are you interested in attending a conference at Iliff on the intersection of theology and disability? If yes, please register at the below link before May 31st! Hope to see you there!
Find registration, and other info here: faithanddisability.org/2025-institu...
Find registration, and other info here: faithanddisability.org/2025-institu...
Congratulations to JDP faculty Dr. Christy Cobb's for her newest book! 📖🎉
You can find more info and buy it here: www.eerdmans.com/978080288413...
You can find more info and buy it here: www.eerdmans.com/978080288413...
April 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Congratulations to JDP faculty Dr. Christy Cobb's for her newest book! 📖🎉
You can find more info and buy it here: www.eerdmans.com/978080288413...
You can find more info and buy it here: www.eerdmans.com/978080288413...
Congratulations to David Kemp (@buttercup-slut.bsky.social) & Zane Johnson for this amazing accomplishment! 🤩
Also amazing work from the other winners!
Also amazing work from the other winners!
April 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations to David Kemp (@buttercup-slut.bsky.social) & Zane Johnson for this amazing accomplishment! 🤩
Also amazing work from the other winners!
Also amazing work from the other winners!
Several JDP students and DU-affiliated individuals were all selected to serve on a Colorado State Library panel! 🤩
Unfortunately registration is already closed, but you can watch it online AFTER April 23, here: www.youtube.com/@coloradolib...
Unfortunately registration is already closed, but you can watch it online AFTER April 23, here: www.youtube.com/@coloradolib...
April 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Several JDP students and DU-affiliated individuals were all selected to serve on a Colorado State Library panel! 🤩
Unfortunately registration is already closed, but you can watch it online AFTER April 23, here: www.youtube.com/@coloradolib...
Unfortunately registration is already closed, but you can watch it online AFTER April 23, here: www.youtube.com/@coloradolib...