Film Screenings
Third Annual Middle East Film Festival
Denison's Third Annual Middle East Film Festival in Herrick Hall on Thursdays at 6pm during the month of February.
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A Buddhist Argument for Gender Equality
Conferences & Symposia
Online Symposium: Redefining Gender
Denison and Ahmedabad University professors will present online on the topic of "Redefining Gender: Transgressive Thinking and Subversive Solidarities"
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Lectures & Discussions
Speakers and Event Series on Post-Communist Transitions
The International Studies program has organized events to recognize 30 years since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Lectures & Discussions
Goodspeed Lecture: Ann Gleig and Amy Langenberg
"Secrecy Is Toxic:" To Sexual Violation In Grassroots Responses To Sexual Violation In American Buddhism
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Lectures & Discussions
Goodspeed Lecture: Sonam Kachru
"To Weary Of Painting The World: South Asian Lessons For A Global Humanities"
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Lectures & Discussions
Goodspeed Lecture: Ori Yehudai
"Leaving Zion: Jewish Emigration from Palestine and Israel after World War II"
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Buddhist nuns
In the News
Buddhist nuns gain leadership roles following historic precedent
Prof. Jue Liang: Buddhist nuns are becoming equal members in their communities, a tradition that began with Buddha’s foster mother's ordination.
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Lily Carroll '22
Internships
Story Magazine intern works with award-winning authors
Lily Carroll '22, a double major in English and religion, leapt at an opportunity to hone her skills during a Story Magazine internship.
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Lectures & Discussions
Transforming Conflict to Peace: Israel, Palestine & Beyond
The Goodspeed Lecture Series welcomes Rev. Mitri Raheb & Islah Jad. and Atalia Omer & Sa’ed Atshan.
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hands
In the News
Antiracism is deeply embedded: people can begin where they are now
Anti-racist work requires everyday practice,” says Professor Christine Pae in a NBC news article. “We have to start from where we stand."
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Prof. Christine Pae
In the News
The intersection of purity culture and anti-Asian racism
Prof. Christine Pae notes, "the Western church has long held up two images of women — the Virgin/Whore dichotomy."
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What's Happening
Let's Talk: COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Racism
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.
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Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas ’79
Featured News
Keynote by nationally recognized theologian Kelly Brown Douglas
Author and nationally recognized theologian Kelly Brown Douglas will serve as Denison’s 2021 Commencement speaker.
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Internships
Summer Scholars 2020
Summer scholar research projects completed in the religion department in Summer 2020.
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Alumni
Tara Charnes '99 appointed legal counsel to Football HoF
Tara Charnes '99 has been appointed legal counsel to the Football Hall of Fame.
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Flags of southeast asian countries
Announcements & Updates
Grant supports post-doc teaching fellow in Asian religions
A $41,000 grant will support a post-doctoral teaching fellow who will teach semester-long courses on Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
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Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71
Alumni
After 45 Years in Ministry, Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 Is Retiring
When Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 began her vocation it was unusual for women to be in the pulpit, hospitals and homes as a minister.
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Buddha singing bowl
Conferences & Symposia
Buddhist-Christian Dialogue for Resistance and Spirituality
Conference: Confronting Mara and Mammon: Buddhist-Christian Dialogue for Resistance and Spirituality
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War Crimes
Student News
Jilly Fox '19 Writes on the Prosecution of War Crimes
"Crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts of genocide are all crimes that fall under international jurisdiction," says Jilly Fox '19.
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James Cone
Announcements & Updates
James Cone, Founder of Black Liberation Theology
A true friend of Denison, James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, has died.
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Books with religion names on the spine
Faculty
Religion Faculty Work with Learned Societies
Religion faculty will present academic papers at a joint conference of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature.
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Andrea Raynor
Alumni
Andrea Raynor '83, Chaplain at 9/11
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."
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statue
Alumni
Remember history through education - not statues
Museums and textbooks, not public statues, are the proper means to remember certain moments in history.
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martha roberts
Faculty
Religion and Culture in the Public Sphere
Assistant professor Martha Roberts serves on the board of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life.
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Mahavirji Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India
Faculty
Religion Professor John Cort receives Guggenheim Fellowship
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced that Denison Professor of Religion, John Cort, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Denison University
Announcements & Updates
Denison announces new endowed faculty professorships
Several faculty members were named to endowed professorships, which recognize the value Denison places on teaching, scholarship and community service.
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castle
Recognition & Accolades
Denison Professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced that Professor of Religion John E. Cort has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Lectures & Discussions
Asian Feminist Theology
The Goodspeed Lecture welcomes Rita Brock, Nami Kim and Gale Yee presenting "Asian and Asian American Feminist Theology and Biblical Scholarship."
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Rev. Gregory Kendrick and Dr. Valerie Bridgeman
Alumni
Delaware County Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Rev. Gregory Kendrick will be the featured speaker on 1/5/17.
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book cover
Alumni
'Middle of Nowhere,' a new book by Sara Patterson '96
A book by religion and history major Sara Patterson '96 tracks pilgrims as they travel thousands of miles to visit Salvation Mountain.
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