Religious Studies

Thirteen Elon students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, March 2-4 for the Southeastern Commission for the Study of Religion (SECSOR), the annual regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature.  Six of the students presented undergraduate research mentored by professors from the Department of Religious Studies, while the other seven observed in preparation for presenting in the future.

Pugh, the Maude Sharpe Powell Professor of Religious Studies, was honored in fall 2017 as a Distinguished University Professor for his scholarship, leadership and teaching.

An associate professor of religious studies, Allocco discussed her research on death rituals and gender at renowned universities.

The trip to India offered Pennington the opportunity to continue documenting regional heritage and revival movements and folk performances in India. 

There will be an information session for students interested in the Multifaith Scholars program on Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Moseley 217.

A talk about an African religious and intellectual tradition with Oludamini Ogunnaike. 

Religious Studies Professor Geoffrey Claussen's new article appears in the journal Polin.

Elon University Lumen Scholar Anya Fredsell ’18 is drawing connections between yoga communities in Greensboro, Atlanta and South India.

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Pamela Winfield writes for The Conversation about how Buddhism moved to the West. 

Religious Studies Professor Geoffrey Claussen presented at the 2017 American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in Boston.