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Pamela Runestad announced as the next scholar in the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society
March 18, 2026
The assistant professor of anthropology will will bring ethnographic expertise and a commitment to holistic wellness pedagogy to the Center’s ongoing initiatives.
Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society hosts On the Edge Symposium
March 9, 2026
Seventeen scholars from across North America came together for the center’s sixth On the Edge Symposium.
Elon students and faculty present research at 2026 American Academy of Religion Southeast Regional Annual Meeting
March 5, 2026
Elon seniors and one faculty member presented at the American Academy of Religion held at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina.
Amy Allocco publishes article in International Journal of Hindu Studies
March 2, 2026
Allocco’s article focuses on alcohol abuse, suicide, and gendered protest in Hindu ritual performances that she documented during field research in Tamil-speaking South India.
Geoffrey Claussen honors mentor with special journal issue
February 25, 2026
Claussen edited and contributed to a special issue of the Journal of Jewish Ethics honoring Dr. Louis Newman
Elon to celebrate Black History Month through a series of events
January 28, 2026
Led by the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education, the programming brings together students, faculty and campus partners for learning, celebration and connection.
Geoffrey Claussen’s work republished in Jewish ethics collection
December 16, 2025
Claussen’s writing is included in “Modern Jewish Ethics Since 1970,” published by Brandeis University Press
Faculty team receives Interfaith America Grant to advance understanding of faith and health
December 9, 2025
The Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society will coordinate the production of case study resources for Public Health and Health Sciences students.
Religious studies faculty present at major conference
November 25, 2025
Department of Religious Studies faculty presented research at the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).
Geoffrey Claussen authors chapter on Jewish approaches to war
November 19, 2025
The chapter was published in “Judaism in 5 Minutes” (Equinox Publishing)