Academics Religion What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Religion at Denison University. Navigate Religion About About An overview and description of the Religion department at Denison University. Religion & Off-Campus Study Degree Requirements Courses Honors & Awards Honors & Awards Scholarships and awards given to students each year in Religion at Denison University The Woodyard Scholarship Lee & Ruth Scott Prize in Christian Theology & Ethics Religion Department Fellows Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Alumni 2023 AlumniIf you cannot be united, be holy"Lukewarmness in the hope of ensuring the center will hold is not holiness," says Dylan Parson '16, a provisional elder of the United Methodist Church.Date: April 5, 2023 2019 AlumniAfter 45 Years in Ministry, Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 Is RetiringWhen 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
How We Learn Feminist Ethics Cross the Ocean Keun-Joo Christine Pae, associate professor and chair of the religion department, reflects on Asian American feminist theology and ethics.
Where We Go Skills learned by a religion major translate into success Expertise developed as a religion major have sustained Abigail Pringle ’96, Chief Global Development Officer at Wendy’s International.
Where We Go John Cort: India Summer A Denison professor travels across the globe to bring the world closer to his classroom.
How We Learn A Study Abroad Brings to Understanding to Complex Issues Eva Vivero '19 recounts her study abroad experience in Barcelona
How We Learn Editorship Provides Career Skills Seth Schoenhaus '18 got some real world experience leading a team as the Denison Journal of Religion’s Editor-in-Chief
How We Learn Contemporary Politics of Muslim America Two days with Professor Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, an expert on religion and state in the contemporary politics of Muslims in America.
How We Learn Linking to American Heritage A pending World Heritage Site near campus sparks a classroom discussion of Native American spirituality.
How We Learn Rethinking Christianity Mac Sellars '16 explores the contemporary transformation of Christianity.
How We Learn Rethinking the role of the church The intersection between America's churches and the force of entrepreneurship.
How We Learn Irish insight into religion Nia D'Emilio '16 found that faith has moved out of church and onto the streets.
Student News Creating change through service “We all have the power to build a better future through connections and purposeful intentions.” Read more
In the News Carolyn Acker ’10 named Mesa County, Colo., magistrate Former science teacher Acker has practiced as a respondent parent attorney, divorce attorney, counsel for youth, and guardian ad litem. Read more
Announcements & Updates, Faculty Denison mourns the loss of Professor David O. Woodyard ’54 Professor of Religion David O. Woodyard ’54 has died at the age of 92. Read more