Religious Studies

Several Elon Center for Engaged Learning representatives presented at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) 2018 conference, including scholars from multiple CEL research seminars.

The award for scholarship and activism from Auburn Seminary was presented Monday, Nov. 19, to Rebecca Todd Peters, professor of religious studies, at the joint annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature.

Members of the Religious Studies department presented their research and participated in the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in Denver, CO, Nov. 17-20.

The 2018 edition of the President’s Report highlights the accomplishments of the university’s outstanding educators. These intellectual leaders exemplify the kind of drive and commitment that makes Elon such a distinctive academic community.

Religious Studies Professor Geoffrey Claussen's new article appears in the journal Interreligious Studies and Interreligious Theology.

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, director of the Center for Research on Global Engagement and professor of psychology, offered insights from research with colleagues from six institutions. 

Rebecca Todd Peters, professor of religious studies, was selected for this inaugural cohort to work alongside researchers and staff at the Public Religion Research Institute on policy issues. 

The issues raised by the new book by Elon Professor Toddie Peters, "Trust Women: A Progressive Christian Argument for Reproductive Justice," served as a focus for the Oct. 29 panel discussion. 

See the acclaimed documentary that gives audiences unprecedented access to different actors in the Vatican including Pope Francis himself. Screening in Turner Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

Elon’s affiliate partner, The Beijing Center, will be on campus on Monday, Oct. 22.