Elon University - Department of Religious Studies

Elon to offer new minor in poverty and social justice
Students may apply to the minor beginning with the fall 2013 semester.
Convocation speakers advocate for multi-faith dialogue
In an event moderated by Lara Logan of "60 Minutes," six spiritual leaders urged Elon students to intentionally interact with people of various faith traditions.
Professor: 'Moral intuition' a building block to social justice
Rebecca Todd Peters, the 2012-13 Elon Distinguished Scholar, this week shared more about the ideas that underlie her work on solidarity ethics.
Religious Studies faculty and students participate in SECSOR conference
Five faculty members from the Department of Religious Studies and five undergraduate students participated in the recent Southeastern Commission for the Study of Religion conference in Greenville, S.C.
Student’s photo exhibition on Indian religion in new Lakeside Dining Hall
Professors answer questions about the Pope
Faculty say Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication this month is a major event in global history and may impact religion & politics in the U.S.
Students & staff volunteer for MLK Day of Service
A program to promote youth literacy was among those assisted Jan. 21 by civic-minded Elon University community volunteers.
Geoffrey Claussen named vice-president of the Society of Jewish Ethics
Geoffrey Claussen presents at Association for Jewish Studies Conference
Geoffrey Claussen, Lori and Eric Sklut Emerging Scholar in Jewish Studies and Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, presented a paper at the annual conference of the Association of Jewish Studies on December 18 in Chicago.
Brett Evans '13 receives undergraduate paper award
Brett Evans ‘13 was recently awarded ASIANetwork’s Marianna McJimsey Award, which recognizes the best undergraduate paper focused on Asia.
In My Words: Another year, another Apocalypse
With the Maya calendar in the news, Associate Professor Lynn Huber sheds light on what "apocalypse" really means in the Bible.
Philosophy class debates 'in vitro meat' production in mock hearing
Professor Anthony Weston led a course that used a "Senate hearing" to measure student knowledge of environmental ethics.
Toddie Peters publishes article
Rebecca Todd Peters' article "Feminist Critical Discourse on Globalization, Economy, Ecology, and Empire" was just published in The Ecumenical Review, vol. 64.3.
Lumen Scholar travels to India to study Jainism
Brett Evans '13 has spent two years researching the practices of an oft overlooked religion with a belief system rooted in nonviolence.
Amy Allocco presents at American Academy of Religion conference and assumes new leadership positions
Professors named Senior Faculty Research Fellows
Three prolific Elon University faculty scholars will receive funding and course reassignments to assist with their ongoing research.
Speakers discuss influence of religion on politics
The CEO of a nonpartisan institute on faith & public life was joined Oct. 10 by an Elon professor to share insights as the elections approach.
Rabbi Jill Jacobs discusses social justice issues at an Oct. 26 lecture
Jacobs' lecture touched on issues such as modern day slavery and the role of Jewish tradition in today's fight for social justice.
German Students Visit Elon to Study Religion and Politics
Faculty panel discusses anti-American protests
Four faculty panelists looked at the actors and motivations behind recent events in Southeast Asia and Africa and their portrayal in the media.
Building a one-of-a-kind library
Elon physics professor Pranab Das has guided creation of the definitive library of books on science and religion.
Sept 24 - Film Screening - Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath
In the wake of the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., please join The Department of Religious Studies for the screening of this important film, Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath.
Jeffrey Pugh talks religion & politics on CNN
The Maude Sharpe Powell Professor of Religious Studies spoke with CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin about aspects of the 2012 presidential race.
Toddie Peters: a holistic scholar
The associate professor of religious studies was awarded the 2012 Distinguished Scholar Award for her innovative approach to scholarship.
In My Words: 'Who the marriage amendment is aimed at'
Professor Jeffrey C. Pugh argues against a proposed state constitutional amendment in one of North Carolina's leading newspapers.
Geoffrey Claussen publishes on Jewish practice and moral development
New minor broadens knowledge in Jewish religion, culture
The Jewish Studies minor promises to broaden Elon’s goals of fostering respect for human differences and developing global citizens.
Elon alum awarded Rotary Scholarship
Caitlin Goodspeed '08 will spend a year in Scotland working toward her master's degree in global and international sociology.
Geoffrey Claussen honored as Sklut Emerging Scholar
The assistant professor of religious studies was formally introduced April 3 during the 2012 Convocation for Honors ceremony.
Religious Studies Alum Wins Award
Kiva Shiri Nice-Webb '11, a Religious Studies major and Honors Fellow, is the winner of the 2012 Albert Clark Award for the best essay in Religious Studies and Theology at the undergraduate level.
Will Brummett '13 named 2012 Newman Civic Fellow
The honor from Campus Compact is for students who "demonstrate a personal commitment to creating lasting change."
Toddie Peters takes part in Faith and Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute
Event highlights intersection of worship and dance
A March 13 dance/lecture in the Black Box Theatre was part of the "Religious Studies at the Crossroads" series at Elon.
Pamela winfield convenes and presents at national and regional conferences
Pamela Winfield receives Asian Studies grant
Colloquium explores discourse of gay marriage debate
In an inaugural program hosted by the Elon Center for the Study of Religion, a prominent Christian ethicist argues in favor of same-sex marriage.
Geoffrey Claussen co-chairs and presents at Jewish ethics conference
Lynn Huber publishes article on Satan
Lynn R. Huber, associate professor of religious studies, has recently published an annotated bibliographic essay on biblical traditions about Satan.
Toddie Peters Presents on Poverty, Wealth and Ecology
Amy Allocco delivers lecture on the collages of an Indian Muslim artist at Lamar University's Dishman Museum
Amy Allocco, an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies, delivered a lecture titled “Visual Language, Architecture, and Memory in the Collages of a Contemporary Tamil Muslim Artist” at the Dishman Museum at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011.
Amy Allocco presents at conference
Amy L. Allocco, assistant professor of religious studies, presented a paper titled "Earning respect, securing survival: Gender negotiations in a Tamil healing network" during the 2011 Annual Conference on South Asia in Madison, Wisc., Oct. 20-23.
Dedication ceremony promotes values of multi-faith center
An Oct. 21 ceremony in the Academic Village comes weeks before construction begins on the future Numen Lumen Pavilion.
Pamela Winfield publishes article "Mandala As Metropolis" in Brill volume
Assistant professor Pamela Winfield has published an article titled "Mandala As Metropolis" in Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia.
Pamela Winfield edits journal on "Religion in Asia Today"
Pamela Winfield compiled, edited, and wrote the Contributing Editor's Introduction to a specially-themed issue of Cross Currents Journal on “Religion in Asia Today”, vol. 61 no. 3 (Sept. 2011) pp. 286-421.
Geoffrey Claussen interviewed on "Come and Listen: Jewish Food for Thought"
Geoffrey Claussen, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, was interviewed for the inaugural episode of the podcast "Come and Listen: Jewish Food for Thought" on the subject of "Love and Death." He discussed the Jewish philosopher Franz Rosenzweig's understanding of the biblical teaching that "love is as strong as death" (Song of Songs 8:6).
Toddie Peters co-edits volume on Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Toddie Peters co-edited a volume on undergraduate research titled "Teaching Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies," which offers an introduction to the philosophy and practice of undergraduate research in religious studies and takes up several significant ongoing questions related to it.
Amy Allocco delivers lecture at Stella Maris College in India
Amy L. Allocco, an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies, delivered an invited lecture titled “Gender in Naga Do?am’s Ritual Repertoire” at Stella Maris College in Chennai, India on July 25, 2011.
Amy Allocco presents a paper at an international conference in Bhutan
Amy L. Allocco, an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies, presented a paper titled “Making Mountains out of Anthills at a South Indian Goddess Temple” at a conference organized around the theme “Mountains in the Religions of South and Southeast Asia: Place, Culture, and Power” in the capital city of Thimphu in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Jeffrey C. Pugh interviewed on "The State of Things"
Jeffrey C. Pugh, the Maude Sharpe Powell Professor of Religious Studies and author of the newly released Devil's Ink: Blog from the Basement Office, was a featured guest on WUNC's "The State of Things" noontime program on May 17. Pugh spoke about his book.
Professor receives NEH funding for religious studies research
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded assistant professor Michael Pregill a $6,000 summer stipend to research medieval manuscripts preserved in Russia that may shed new light on the relationships between the Jewish and Muslim communities of the Mediterranean and Near East in the Middle Ages.

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