Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society

Amy L. Allocco, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Multifaith Scholars program, presented material from her current research project, "Domesticating the Dead: Invitation and Installation Rituals in Tamil South India," which focuses on certain kinds of Hindu ritual relationships with the dead. 

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Pamela D. Winfield participated in a lecture and book-signing event at The Japan Society in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

Our inhibitions about other peoples’ religious practices or our commitments to our own constrain us from fully embracing the model of global citizenship.

Several from the Elon community who protested at the rally or covered it for the media gathered in Whitley Auditorium on Sept. 5 to discuss their experiences. 

The essays were published in response to Associate Professor of Religious Studies Geoffrey Claussen's recent book, "Sharing the Burden."

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.

Harel, a professor emeritus at Cleveland State University, inspires audience at Elon University.

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

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

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