Religious Studies

Religious Studies Professor Jeffrey C. Pugh writes about his experience as a counterprotestor in Charlottesville, Virginia, the hatred he experienced and what he believes was driving it.

The professorship honors senior full professors for their career achievements in teaching, scholarship, leadership and service to Elon.

Associate Professor Amy L. Allocco and Professor Brian K. Pennington recently presented papers at the Seventh South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion conference.

Religious Studies Professor Jeffrey Pugh writes about the impact of experiencing a naturalization ceremony at the home of Thomas Jefferson on the nation's birthday

Through the two-year program, the six rising juniors will participate in a combination of coursework, undergraduate research and community engagement in multifaith contexts. 

Leena Dahal '17 will pursue a master's degree in modern south Asian studies at the University of Cambridge in England with the support of a scholarship established by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

Earlham College Professor Emily Filler will present and lead discussion on biblical texts concerning violence and liberation.

Ryan Andrew Newson '07 and John Penniman '05 have each recently published a first book. 

The awards program highlights and celebrates alumni who have graduated within the past decade and who are distinguished in their professions and invested in the future of Elon and their community.

Three other Elon students were selected to present undergraduate research projects to the Southeastern Commission on the Study of Religion.