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Praxising What We Preach: Kickball and the Communitas of an Academic Department
Why do we teach our students social theory? Why teach them about collective effervescence, habitus, and discourse? I think we do it because we find these theories to be useful tools for analyzing and...
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tranCendenZ or eXistenZ?
Are we testing a new virtual game or testing a new virtual game in which we’re testing a new virtual game? Do we have bio-ports of cool blue head units? Is your head spinning? Join us for “eXistenZ”...
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Welcome (back) mat
Last night’s “Week of Welcome” kick off event, held in Coleman Coliseum, was far better attended than we had imagined. The Religious Studies Student Association was there, along with Profs. Finnegan,...
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REL 360 Showing Kumare: The True Story of a False Prophet
In this fourth and final installment of REL 360‘s semester-long movie screenings, we’ll be following American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi as he enacts a social experiment in the hopes of revealing the...
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It’s Been a Busy Fall for the RSSA
The life of a student does not revolve, only, around which classes to take, what books to read, writing papers and taking exams–important elements, no doubt–but the life of a student is also about...
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We’re kicking off RSSA Coffee Breaks
You’ve probably heard by now that RSSA is starting a new monthly event–Coffee Breaks! The first Tuesday of every month, the Department will provide coffee in the lounge (Manly 200) for all to enjoy...
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Coffee Break and Lounge Tweets Unite!
Our first RSSA Coffee Break last month was a huge hit, and our next one is fast approaching! Be sure to stop by the lounge in Manly 200 on Tuesday, March 1st from 1:30-3:00pm and enjoy a free cup of...
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Getting to Know RSSA
The REL film crew just caught up with the officers of the Religious Studies Student Association to learn what the club is all about. Watch the video to see what they had to say–trust us, you don’t...
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4 Tips For Applying to Graduate School from Dr. Simmons
On Monday, April 13th, the Religious Studies Student Association hosted an event where undergraduates gleaned insights about the ins and outs of applying to graduate school from the department’s very...
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Another Successful Honors Day
Last Friday, April 8th, was Honors Day here at the University. It’s a day when classes are dismissed so that departments can recognize and celebrate their students. In typical fashion, REL hosted an...
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The Year That Was
Here are some highlights from the 2015-2016 academic year. Take a look! 2015-2016: The Year That Was from UA Religious Studies.
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Honors Day 2019 in Photos
Last Friday, the Department of Religious Studies hosted its annual Honor’s Day reception on the second-floor balcony of Manly Hall. Friends and family traveled in from around the state (and nation) to...
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