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New Book by Dr. J. Derrick Lemons, Professor and Department Head of Religion, Examines Trump’s Faith Advisory Network and the Politics of Prayer

J. Derrick Lemons, professor and head of the University of Georgia Department of Religion, has coauthored a new book examining the relationship between evangelical Christianity, prayer, and contemporary American politics.  
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Dr Aaron Rubin Publishes New Book

Congratulations to Dr Aaron Rubin on publishing his new book, A Grammar of Kistane (Ethiopian Semitic).

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Dr Nanette Spina Chosen for CTL Senior Teaching Fellows Program

Congratulations to Dr Nanette Spina for being chosen for the CTL Senior Teaching Fellows Program! The goals of the CTL Senior Teaching Fellows Program are:

President Morehead at Masters Graduation 2026

2026 Religion MA and PhD Graduates

The Department of Religion congratulates the following 2026 graduates from our MA and PhD programs. We are grateful to have shared in your educational journey and so excited to see what great steps you take next.

 

 

Congratulations to all of you!

 

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Dr. Baruch Halpern Selected as Fulbright Award Recipient

Congratulations to Dr. Baruch Halpern, Covenant Foundation Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, on being selected to receive the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for the 2026-2027 academic year!