Religion Alumni Networking Lunch Connected Students With Five Real-World Career Pathways Religion students enjoyed a dynamic religion alumni networking lunch that offered something many students are looking for: honest career stories, practical advice, and meaningful connections.The event featured five outstanding Religion alumni, each sharing a brief but insightful account of their journey from graduation to their current work. Their reflections highlighted the many directions a Religion degree can take, along with the decisions, pivots, and mentors that helped shape their paths. Read more about Religion Alumni Networking Lunch Connected Students With Five Real-World Career Pathways
Religion MA alumnus Scott Brevard publishes book Congratulations to Dr Scott Brevard on the publication of his book Jesus, the Temple, and Early Christian Memory! Brevard graduated from our MA Religion program in 2016, having worked with Dr Wayne Coppins. He went on to do his PhD at Loyola University Chicago and now serves as Director of Honors Student Engagement in the Honors College at James Madison University. Read more about Religion MA alumnus Scott Brevard publishes book
Dr. Jason Roberts selected as a recipient of the Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award Congratulations to Dr Jason Roberts for being selected as a recipient of the Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award! Read more about Dr. Jason Roberts selected as a recipient of the Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award
2025 Religion MA and PhD Graduates The Department of Religion congratulates the following 2025 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! 2025 MA in Religion Graduates Read more about 2025 Religion MA and PhD Graduates
"A Luminous Intellect" Co-edited by Alan Godlas Published Dr Alan Godlas' co-edited book A Luminous Intellect: Essays in Honor of Hamid Algar has been published by Brill. Dr Godlas is an Associate professor Emeritus. In the Department of Religion, he taught courses on Islam, Quranic & Hadith Studies, Arabic & Persian, Sufism. Congratulations, Dr Godlas! Read more about "A Luminous Intellect" Co-edited by Alan Godlas Published
Two Religion Graduate Students Selected for GradLEAD Congratulations to two Religion PhD students, Anne Manning and Meg Rooney, on their selection for the Graduate Student Leadership Development Program (GradLEAD). GradLEAD is a leadership development program hosted by the Graduate School and the office of Engagement, Leadership and Service. Read more about Two Religion Graduate Students Selected for GradLEAD
Religion Students Host Georgia Jewish History Exhibit On December 10, 2025, the students in Dr. Amanda Walls' RELI 3500 course on Antisemitism hosted a pop-up exhibit in the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library to showcase Georgia Jewish History. Their curation highlights the long, rich, and often complex history of Jewish life in the state. It showcases stories and historical moments that illuminate the vibrancy of Georgia’s Jewish communities, the challenges they have encountered, and their resilience. Read more about Religion Students Host Georgia Jewish History Exhibit
RELI 4540/6540 Christianity and the Natural Sciences Credit Hours: 3 hours. Course begins by investigating various ways of relating Christianity and the natural sciences, focusing on the history and theory underlying these relations. Students will tackle topics at the intersections of Christian theology, philosophy, science, technology, and ethics. Level: Graduate Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4540/6540
RELI 4520/6520 Constructive Theology Credit Hours: 3 hours. The aims, methods, and content of theology as related to the theistic religions of humanity. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or Permission of Department Level: Graduate Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4520/6520
RELI 4407/6407 East Asian Buddhism Credit Hours: 3 hours. This course focuses on the varieties of Buddhism located throughout East Asia. It highlights themes related to the introduction, adaptation, and maturation of Buddhism in China before continuing on developments for Buddhism in Korea and Japan. Level: Graduate Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4407/6407
