This episode of the podcast "Seekers and Scholars," hosted by Jonathon Eder of the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston, discusses the intersection of religion and public health in America during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918–1919. It features Department of Religion graduate student Hannah Ellingson and University of Illinois Ph.D.
Department of Religion Graduate Student Featured in Podcast on Religion and Public Health
New Junior Faculty Announcement
New Certificate in Interfaith Studies
See the world more clearlyStudy the traditions that influence culture and policy around the globe.
The Department of Religion is thrilled to announce the addition of three new junior faculty. These new members of our community continue the department’s long-standing commitment to excellence in research and teaching, and bring exciting new areas of expertise to our campus.
David P. Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University, will deliver the annual Marjorie Hall Thulin lecture on religion and contemporary culture on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in Knight Auditorium in the Spurlock Museum, 606 S. Gregory Street, Urbana.
More Department News
- Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Chair of the Center for African-American Studies and the William S.
Career Paths in Religion
REL/SAME 520What is a pilgrimage? Who becomes a pilgrim, and how or why do they do so? What does it mean to undertake a pilgrimage? Who or what are the objects of devotion or the physical and/or spiritual destination guiding these pilgrims?
REL 332
REL 291Introduction to the historical, religious, and socio-cultural aspects of Hinduism in the US. The role of Hinduism in the maintenance of the ethnic identity of Indians in the US will be examined in the context of the rituals, languages, temples, family, and other social organizations.
RLST 350Learn about the most well-known Hindu goddesses, at both the pan-Hindu and local level. Explore their mythical narratives, associated powers, iconography, and rituals of worship. Same as CWL 350 and SAME 350.
RLST 287Explore the history of Buddhism. From its origin in India to its spread throughout China and Japan, learn how its development relates to cultural adaptation.
