2023
Film Screenings
Denison's Third Annual Middle East Film Festival in Herrick Hall on Thursdays at 6pm during the month of February.
Date: January 30, 2023
2022
Conferences & Symposia
Denison and Ahmedabad University professors will present online on the topic of "Redefining Gender: Transgressive Thinking and Subversive Solidarities"
Date: September 12, 2022
Lectures & Discussions
The International Studies program has organized events to recognize 30 years since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Date: March 17, 2022
Lectures & Discussions
"Secrecy Is Toxic:" To Sexual Violation In Grassroots Responses To Sexual Violation In American Buddhism
Date: March 2, 2022
Lectures & Discussions
"To Weary Of Painting The World: South Asian Lessons For A Global Humanities"
Date: March 2, 2022
Lectures & Discussions
"Leaving Zion: Jewish Emigration from Palestine and Israel after World War II"
Date: February 4, 2022
In the News
Prof. Jue Liang: Buddhist nuns are becoming equal members in their communities, a tradition that began with Buddha’s foster mother's ordination.
Date: January 25, 2022
2021
Internships
Lily Carroll '22, a double major in English and religion, leapt at an opportunity to hone her skills during a Story Magazine internship.
Date: November 23, 2021
Lectures & Discussions
The Goodspeed Lecture Series welcomes Rev. Mitri Raheb & Islah Jad. and Atalia Omer & Sa’ed Atshan.
Date: October 11, 2021
In the News
Anti-racist work requires everyday practice,” says Professor Christine Pae in a NBC news article. “We have to start from where we stand."
Date: September 6, 2021
In the News
Prof. Christine Pae notes, "the Western church has long held up two images of women — the Virgin/Whore dichotomy."
Date: May 17, 2021
What's Happening
A panel discussion of AAPI hate crime in the wake of the Atlanta shootings that claimed eight people's lives including six Asian and Asian American women.
Date: March 29, 2021
Featured News
Author and nationally recognized theologian Kelly Brown Douglas will serve as Denison’s 2021 Commencement speaker.
Date: March 24, 2021
2020
Internships
Summer scholar research projects completed in the religion department in Summer 2020.
Date: September 14, 2020
Alumni
Tara Charnes '99 has been appointed legal counsel to the Football Hall of Fame.
Date: September 3, 2020
Announcements & Updates
A $41,000 grant will support a post-doctoral teaching fellow who will teach semester-long courses on Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
Date: January 9, 2020
2019
Alumni
When Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 began her vocation it was unusual for women to be in the pulpit, hospitals and homes as a minister.
Date: August 9, 2019
2018
Conferences & Symposia
Conference: Confronting Mara and Mammon: Buddhist-Christian Dialogue for Resistance and Spirituality
Date: December 20, 2018
Student News
"Crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts of genocide are all crimes that fall under international jurisdiction," says Jilly Fox '19.
Date: July 12, 2018
Announcements & Updates
A true friend of Denison, James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, has died.
Date: May 7, 2018
2017
Faculty
Religion faculty will present academic papers at a joint conference of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Date: November 13, 2017
Alumni
Andie Raynor '83, a first responder chaplain at 9/11, publishes her fourth book, "The Alphabet of Grief: Words to Help in Times of Sorrow."
Date: August 31, 2017
Alumni
Museums and textbooks, not public statues, are the proper means to remember certain moments in history.
Date: August 28, 2017
Faculty
Assistant professor Martha Roberts serves on the board of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life.
Date: August 23, 2017
Faculty
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced that Denison Professor of Religion, John Cort, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Date: May 25, 2017
Announcements & Updates
Several faculty members were named to endowed professorships, which recognize the value Denison places on teaching, scholarship and community service.
Date: May 4, 2017
Recognition & Accolades
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced that Professor of Religion John E. Cort has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Date: April 11, 2017
Lectures & Discussions
The Goodspeed Lecture welcomes Rita Brock, Nami Kim and Gale Yee presenting "Asian and Asian American Feminist Theology and Biblical Scholarship."
Date: March 13, 2017
Alumni
Rev. Gregory Kendrick will be the featured speaker on 1/5/17.
Date: January 10, 2017
2016
Alumni
A book by religion and history major Sara Patterson '96 tracks pilgrims as they travel thousands of miles to visit Salvation Mountain.
Date: December 22, 2016