Why Study Religion?
International and Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Religion shapes, and is shaped by, every other dimension of human society. It is impossible to fully understand politics, law, history, or science without understanding religion. We invite you to learn more about the most interdisciplinary field in the university: Religious Studies.
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Northwestern’s Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies Allison Hurst discusses her course, her fascination with the Hebrew Bible and how teaching has impacted her life. The Harvard University Ph.D. candidate reflects on her experience as she is now approaching the end of her course Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.Find Your Direction
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Dec
5
2023
Tuesdays Coffee & Tea with Dr. T.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Have questions about Religious Studies, majoring, minoring, honor projects, or just want to learn more about our Department? Stop by fo...
Dec
8
2023
(NARW) North American Religions December Workshop
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
NARW is an interdisciplinary workshop for Chicago-area students and faculty working in and alongside the field of North American Religi...
Jan
12
2024
(NARW) North American Religions January Workshop
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
NARW is an interdisciplinary workshop for Chicago-area students and faculty working in and alongside the field of North American Religi...