Religious Studies @ Elon University
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The Department of Religious Studies at Elon University https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/arts-and-sciences/religious-studies/
Last Thursday, faculty and students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Sarah Imhoff, celebrated Jewish Studies scholar from Indiana University. During the lecture, Dr. Imhoff presented "Can you hear the Shofar? Religion and Disability." Thank you Dr. Imhoff for coming to speak with us!
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Last Thursday, faculty and students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Sarah Imhoff, celebrated Jewish Studies scholar from Indiana University. During the lecture, Dr. Imhoff presented "Can you hear the Shofar? Religion and Disability." Thank you Dr. Imhoff for coming to speak with us!
Big congrats to Dr. Amy L. Allocco on co-editing a new volume Sweetening and Intensification: Currents Shaping Hindu Practices that explores how Hindu ritual is being transformed across South Asia and the diaspora.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Big congrats to Dr. Amy L. Allocco on co-editing a new volume Sweetening and Intensification: Currents Shaping Hindu Practices that explores how Hindu ritual is being transformed across South Asia and the diaspora.
www.elon.edu/.../professo...
www.elon.edu/.../professo...
It is wonderful to see Religious Studies Alum Rev. Donna Vanhook (Elon class of '07) featured in the magazine of Elon. ❤️🤍💛 www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It is wonderful to see Religious Studies Alum Rev. Donna Vanhook (Elon class of '07) featured in the magazine of Elon. ❤️🤍💛 www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Andrew Monteith, associate professor of religious studies, published an article titled “The Attacks on Higher Education Have Religious Roots.” He argues that the Heritage Foundation’s Christian nationalism drives federal attacks on higher education. Read more here-->
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September 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Andrew Monteith, associate professor of religious studies, published an article titled “The Attacks on Higher Education Have Religious Roots.” He argues that the Heritage Foundation’s Christian nationalism drives federal attacks on higher education. Read more here-->
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therevealer.org/the-attacks-...
Read about Dr. Huber's lecture "Light Space, Good Space?" on Today at Elon! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
May 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Read about Dr. Huber's lecture "Light Space, Good Space?" on Today at Elon! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Be sure to drop by the Religious Studies picnic next Tuesday, May 6th, at 5:00pm! Hope to see you there for some yummy food and great conversation!!!
April 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Be sure to drop by the Religious Studies picnic next Tuesday, May 6th, at 5:00pm! Hope to see you there for some yummy food and great conversation!!!
With SURF day today, we wanted to share the Religious Studies students that will be presenting their research! Be sure to come by and hear about their amazing projects!
April 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
With SURF day today, we wanted to share the Religious Studies students that will be presenting their research! Be sure to come by and hear about their amazing projects!
Are you interested in learning more about Buddhism? Consider joining the Buddhist Book Club hosted by faculty member Dr. Winfield!
April 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Are you interested in learning more about Buddhism? Consider joining the Buddhist Book Club hosted by faculty member Dr. Winfield!
Check out the Fall 2025 courses that the Religious Studies Department is offering!
March 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Check out the Fall 2025 courses that the Religious Studies Department is offering!
Save the Date: Join the Religious Studies Department on March 26th for its bi-annual Pizza lunch!! Get the chance to eat some delicious pizza and chat with faculty about upcoming Summer and Fall course options! See you there!
March 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Save the Date: Join the Religious Studies Department on March 26th for its bi-annual Pizza lunch!! Get the chance to eat some delicious pizza and chat with faculty about upcoming Summer and Fall course options! See you there!
This weekend (Mar 7-9), Elon Religious Studies took Elon to the Southeast Regional Conference of the American Academy of Religion in Miami, FL. A time was had!
March 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This weekend (Mar 7-9), Elon Religious Studies took Elon to the Southeast Regional Conference of the American Academy of Religion in Miami, FL. A time was had!
Happy Elon Day! Please consider showing your love for Elon Religious Studies by donating to the department through the link below! #ElonDay
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March 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy Elon Day! Please consider showing your love for Elon Religious Studies by donating to the department through the link below! #ElonDay
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Elon Day is an annual day dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy where the Elon community joins together to support different programs and initiatives through donations. Join the Elon Religious Studies department in celebrating #ElonDay this Thursday!!
March 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Elon Day is an annual day dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy where the Elon community joins together to support different programs and initiatives through donations. Join the Elon Religious Studies department in celebrating #ElonDay this Thursday!!
Why do we love Religious Studies? Hear from Dr. Winfield, one of our amazing faculty members, on why she loves Elon and Religious Studies as we look forward to #ElonDay this Thursday!!
March 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Why do we love Religious Studies? Hear from Dr. Winfield, one of our amazing faculty members, on why she loves Elon and Religious Studies as we look forward to #ElonDay this Thursday!!
Check out what Ben Lutz, Elon’s first Interreligious Studies minor, is doing! Ben graduated in 2017 and has been doing some amazing work in peace building through Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI).
Link: www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/...
Link: www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/...
February 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Check out what Ben Lutz, Elon’s first Interreligious Studies minor, is doing! Ben graduated in 2017 and has been doing some amazing work in peace building through Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI).
Link: www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/...
Link: www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/...
More amazing achievements from our Alumni! Congratulations to Elon Religious Studies Alumni, Madelyn Starr ‘23, on the publication of her article “Material Memories: Narratives of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict”.
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
February 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
More amazing achievements from our Alumni! Congratulations to Elon Religious Studies Alumni, Madelyn Starr ‘23, on the publication of her article “Material Memories: Narratives of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict”.
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Congratulations to Elon Religious Studies Alumni, Kylee Smith ‘21, on the publication of her article co-authored with Professor Sandy Marshall! Stay tuned for more alumni spotlights!
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
February 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Congratulations to Elon Religious Studies Alumni, Kylee Smith ‘21, on the publication of her article co-authored with Professor Sandy Marshall! Stay tuned for more alumni spotlights!
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Link: irstudies.org/index.php/ji...
Religious Studies Scholarship Applications are now open! Apply Today! www.elon.edu/u/academics/...
February 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Religious Studies Scholarship Applications are now open! Apply Today! www.elon.edu/u/academics/...
Join us in celebrating Prof. Geoff Claussen on the publication of his most recent book: Jewish Ethics: The Basics. Read more about it here routledge.com/Jewish-Ethics-The-Basics/Claussen/p/book/9781032221533
Get it for 20% Off on Routledge’s website now!
Congratulations, Geoff!
Get it for 20% Off on Routledge’s website now!
Congratulations, Geoff!
December 17, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Join us in celebrating Prof. Geoff Claussen on the publication of his most recent book: Jewish Ethics: The Basics. Read more about it here routledge.com/Jewish-Ethics-The-Basics/Claussen/p/book/9781032221533
Get it for 20% Off on Routledge’s website now!
Congratulations, Geoff!
Get it for 20% Off on Routledge’s website now!
Congratulations, Geoff!
Grateful for all of you and all you do!
- Elon Religious Studies
- Elon Religious Studies
November 27, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Grateful for all of you and all you do!
- Elon Religious Studies
- Elon Religious Studies