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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Sep
15
2022
Weinberg College Academic Direction Fair
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Evanston
Join us at the Weinberg College Academic Direction Fair, meet with religious studies faculty and learn more about our program, courses,...
Oct
13
2022
The Second Lotsawa Translation Workshop: Celebrating Buddhist Wom...
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Evanston
The Lotsawa Translation Workshop is an opportunity to create a community of practice around the translation of Tibetan Buddhist texts, ...
Oct
14
2022
The Second Lotsawa Translation Workshop: Celebrating Buddhist Wom...
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Evanston
The Lotsawa Translation Workshop is an opportunity to create a community of practice around the translation of Tibetan Buddhist texts, ...