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Faculty Council discusses plans for Fall 2022 and awards degrees
Ithaca College's faculty council met May 3 for its final meeting of spring 2022 to discuss employee benefits, elect the executive committee for the 2022-23 academic year, award degrees, and meet with the President…
Utah Episcopalians choose new bishop, second woman to lead them
Reverend Phyllis Spiegel, who is set to replace Bishop Scott Hayashi, is eager to “meet and converse” with Latter-day Saint authorities. (Photo courtesy) Reverend Phyllis Spiegel is set to become the 12th Episcopal Bishop of Utah and the…
Iftar in the house of Jesus
A church in Nashik, Maharashtra, held a multi-faith iftar celebration to spread a strong message of brotherhood and communal harmony. Namaz was offered in the church and its resident priest prayed alongside the Muslims.At Holy Cross Church…
What the 2022 General Assembly session means for educators
Read more about ESP bonus legislation here.
This session of the General Assembly continued the work of short- and long-term recovery from the pandemic and reinvigorated support for!-->!-->…
Survivors unite to deliver message on Holocaust remembrance
NEW YORK (AP) — Holocaust survivors around the world have united to deliver a message about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global anti-Semitism.In a video posted ThursdayTo mark Yom!-->!-->…
The pride flag indicates a safe space, not a political symbol; carroll county school board student…
For anti-abortion believers, suicide prevention should be important. According to recent studies, children and adolescents who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of suicide. The Carroll County School Board of…
Evanston Students and Educators Reflect on How Schools Discuss Religion in Light of New District 65…
Sajeda Yagoub, a senior at Evanston Township High School, said she often doesn't feel represented in her history lessons.
"When you hear about the history of the United States, it's usually like, 'Oh, this white guy did that,' and it's…
America’s Biblical Roots
(April 20, 2022 / JNS) The following is an abridged version of the Distinguished Rennert Lecture, delivered on April 19 by Ambassador David Friedman after receiving the Guardian of Zion Award from the Ingeborg Rennert Center for…
Lego Rabbis, Hasidic Coloring Books: How Toy Makers and Publishers Created an Alternative Jewish…
(JTA) — I grew up with "Encyclopedia Brown", a series of books about an elementary school Sherlock Holmes who solves one-minute mysteries. You know the guy, "If you didn't steal the bike, how did you know it was blue?"!-->…
Association between exposure to mass media and teaching approval of HIV-infected female teachers:…
Studies on HIV-related stigma/discrimination have found that stigma tends to be higher among people with low media exposure than among those with high media exposure . In light of this, the present study investigated the association…
Psychology of Inner Symbols in Spiritual Philosophy (2) – The Sun Nigeria
"The God of this grand universe is so wonderful. I read many of your books and followed you on this column for two years before contacting you about my issues. I trained my wife in college with my money and she graduated and…
Russian Orthodox Church leader appears to be a ‘little copy of Putin’, some say
Special Report with Bret Baier - Wednesday, April 6 In today's episode of "Special Report," Bret reports that violence continues across Ukraine as millions of Ukrainian civilians go hungry and stranded. Meanwhile, former President Obama…
ASU’s New Initiative Aims to Educate Students and Faculty About Spirituality
The Center for Religion and Conflict has launched a new initiative to address how spirituality plays a role in daily public life.
The Spirituality and Public Life initiative,…
Recollected experiences around death: more than hallucinations?
A multidisciplinary team of national and international leaders, led by Sam ParniMD, PhD, Director of Critical Care and Resuscitation Research at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published "Guidelines and Standards for the Study of Death…
Conference raises awareness of sectarian abuse in Africa
The Policy Department organized a presentation on April 4 to raise awareness of the abuses seen in faith-based higher education in Africa.
Lady Ajayi, a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Politics…
Native-Inspired Sports Team Names: Account and Change
Banner photo by Anders Krøgh Jørgensen on Unsplash
Donick Cary wrote for David Letterman and helped produce the Emmy-winning film The simpsons and Parks and recreation. So how could a funny guy like him tackle the sensitive topics…
Students with religious exemptions banned from dormitory starting this summer
Montclair State University has announced that students with religious exemptions to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will no longer be allowed to live on campus starting this summer.
Students with religious exemptions are expressing…
FAITH MATTERS: Don’t be afraid to tell the truth
Gloria Peacock of St. Joseph's Parish, Kilaben Bay, Toronto, was inspired by the words "Don't be afraid to speak the truth" by Sr. Joan Chittister and talks about how this value and an ecumenical perspective came to life in his own journey…
With a new website, the U of T professor seeks to create a path to well-being
"As we are swept away by waves of grief or fires of rage, global pandemic, climate catastrophe and social injustice, can we channel our energies into strengths?" The University of Toronto Frances Garrett hope the answer will be "yes".…
Professor studies link between church attendance and crime – The Paisano
Assistant Professor of Applied Microeconomics Jonathan Moreno-Medina studies the effect of church attendance on crime and how weather conditions can affect the relationship between the two.
His research stemmed from archaic assumptions…
Scientists Probe What Makes You Boring, and the Results Are Stark
Although many of us probably do our best to be interesting, boring people are seemingly everywhere. Maybe it's the person who never ends a story correctly, or someone who just can't stop telling you about their birding "adventures".
A…
Religion Briefs, March 18 – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
Rogue River Seventh-day Adventist Church
The church, at 4300 N. River Road, Rogue River, will hold a service called "Armageddon, A Good Thing" at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18. for more!-->…
Church and Vic – The Strand
When Canadian Methodists sought to establish a “Seminary of Learning” in 1830, they probably did not think their legacy would be a Toronto institution with coeducational residences and a secular education. Victoria…
Inspiring Bible Commentary on Daniel’s Prophecies
I have always enjoyed reading the narrative sections of the book of Daniel.
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Patriarch of Moscow stokes Orthodox tensions with remarks on war | Religion
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, leader of Russia's dominant religious…
First authorized biography of Walter Brueggemann
By Conrad Kanagy — author of the “A Church Dismantled — A Kingdom Restored” book series
In his widely acclaimed four-book series "A Church Dismantled - A Kingdom Restored," published late last year, sociologist of religion and longtime…
“Keep your Catholic faith until the end of your life”
Father's words resonate with Phung Van Hai, who decided to become a Catholic to marry his fiancée at a life-changing time
Phung Van Hai was considering marrying a Catholic woman he had met in his delivery job.
"I wanted to have faith in…
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Vigorito
Professor Michael Vigorito is an example of servant leadership. Seeking neither the limelight nor high profile positions, he has and continues even in gradual retirement to make enormous and often unrecognized contributions to the…
Rabbi ‘queering’ religion at San Francisco Jesuit Catholic University
J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA — Since becoming rabbi-in-residence at the University of San Francisco in 2019, Rabbi Camille Angel has been busy creating inclusive spaces on campus, giving classes, organizes Jewish…
Shannon Grimes, Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies, will deliver a Distinguished Faculty…
Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies Shannon Grimes will deliver Meredith College's Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 7 p.m. at Jones Auditorium.
Seating will be limited in the Jones Auditorium and a live…
‘The Chosen’ Director to Speak at Utah State University – Cache Valley Daily
Dallas Jenkins on set while filming The Chosen.…
Interfaith Scholar in Residence Program Begins March 3 | Local News
Neighbors come in all shapes, ethnicities and religious traditions.And faith can make good neighbors.That's the overarching theme of "Building Bridges With My Neighbor," an upcoming series of presentations offered by the…
What is religion anyway?
In 2013, the Disciples of the New Dawn began posting highly offensive memes on Facebook. They attacked everyone from pagans and steampunk fans to women who had C-sections.
Tapping into fears about religious fundamentalism and the…
Lawyer and religious leader inaugurating the lecture series | News, Sports, Jobs
ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College will open its Spring Lecture Series on Thursday, sponsored by the Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy.
Allyson…
Disinformation for Profit: Scammers Profit from Conspiracy Theories | Social networks
Ohen Facebook removed dozens of groups dedicated to Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' anti-government protests earlier this month, it didn't do so because of extremism or conspiracies rampant within demonstrations. This was because the groups were…
CCH teacher receives Catholic Education Award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19, 2022.Lance RosenLETHBRIDGE [email protected] teacher from Catholic Central High School has been selected as the recipient of the Council of Catholic School…
Netflix’s First Arab Movie Sparks Fierce Morality Debate
CAIRO — In one of the opening scenes, a Lebanese mother confronts her 17-year-old daughter after discovering two condoms in her purse. A few minutes later, an Egyptian woman sneakily takes off her underwear just before leaving for dinner…
Americans support religious freedom – as long as it suits everyone
(RNS) - Perhaps one of the most important legal terms of the 21st century is “religious freedom.” As my fellow University of Cincinnati political scientist, Andrew Lewis, explains in his most recent book, "The Rights Turn in Conservative…
Butler Delivers Annual Greeley Lecture for Peace and Social Justice | News
Anthea D. Butler, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered the Harvard Divinity School's Greeley Lecture for Peace and Social Justice last Thursday.The Greeley Lecture, an annual event hosted by the Divinity School, examined…
Why ban Indigenous philosophies in the classroom? | Guest Comment | Guest
In 2017, a Mayan elder, Carlos Armando Dzul, took me to a church in Mani, Yucatán, to see where the infamous…
Daisy Turnbull explains why she was wrong about Grace Tame
"My favorite thing about this menu is the proportion of the desserts," she says. We order oysters (because champagne) and a selection of small dishes: haloumi, trevallies, zucchini on stracciatella and pasta with Moreton Bay bug, with the…
Why do people call Bitcoin a religion?
(The Conversation) - Read enough about Bitcoin, and you will inevitably come across people who refer to cryptocurrency as a religion.
In Austin, Texas, there are billboards with slogans like "Crypto Is Real" that eerily mirror the…
Why does our brain crave pattern-seeking rituals like Wordle?
IIn the beginning, people created sourdough starters. As people searched for rituals to deal with the early uncertainties of the pandemic, many bought Peloton bikes, built gardens and watched tiger king.And in Brooklyn, a software engineer…
Iranian Forces Islamic Re-education Course
02/04/2022Iran (International Christian Concern) - Ten Iranian Christian converts previously cleared of all charges are being forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attend "re-education" courses run by Islamic clerics.…
Junior receives the first Rick Love Young Innovators in Peacebuilding Award
MACON — Mercer University junior Alexander John Paul Lutz was one of two recipients of the inaugural Rick Love Young Innovators in Peacebuilding Award, presented by Peace Catalyst International, an organization that equips and…
Sierra Stinson and Dane Sherman // The Observer
Junior Student Body Presidential candidate Sierra Stinson and sophomore Vice Presidential candidate Dane Sherman have created a broad platform based on equitable improvements to Notre Dame's student body through policy change and creation…
Swami Vivekananda – The monk who fasts and feasts
A disciple asked the Zen Master, "Master, when do you meditate?" The Master replied, "I meditate when I eat and when I sleep." The confused disciple pleaded, “We all eat and sleep – but isn't that meditation? Master explained, “There is…
MDE Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to K-12 Standards for Social Studies | Mississippi…
Sixty-six people were registered to speak at the event, those most concerned about the introduction of CRT into the school curriculum.
Earlier this month, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) proposed a new curriculum for College…
Brother Raban of Subiaco prepares for priestly ordination – Arkansas Catholic
Monk studying theology at the Pontifical University of Saint Anselm in Rome, ordination in '24
Posted: January 27, 2022
By Aprille Hanson SpiveyAssociate Editor
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Who was John Calvin and what is Calvinism?
In 1536, 27-year-old John Calvin (better known as John Calvin) fled his native France, where he had been persecuted for his new Protestant faith, and wrote a groundbreaking theological treatise titled "Institutes of the Christian Religion…
India: Seminar on Islamic-Christian relations
The Jesuit Secretariat for the Service of the Faith in Delhi and the Association of Islamic Studies in Delhi organized a webinar on “Dialogue between Christians and Muslims: Global Challenges and Opportunities” on January 19.The webinar was…
Where are the changemakers of tomorrow made?
Nothing guarantees success in college or university like a boarding school experience – even more so if there is one in the United States. These institutions are unique in nurturing students with the skills to thrive in the real…
As part of Punjab makeover, BJP gets panthic faces
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi found an unlikely ally in Harnam Singh Dhumma, head of Damdami Taksal, a Sikh seminary once run by Khalistan extremist Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed in the Operation Blue Star.…
Why hasn’t ‘Pendidikan Moral’ been removed yet? | Opinion
JANUARY 17 — There is a little debate on social networks about the role and the necessity of Morality Pendidikan (or moral studies) in schools.
Times may have changed, but I remember over 30 years ago this class was usually held at the…
Evangelicals battle ‘critical race theory’ in new online video course
In the right-wing crusade against "critical race theory," there is a job for everyone: movement intellectuals and keyboard warriors, school board brawlers and politicians - from Congress to governors’ mansions to the new…
University of Phoenix Graduate College Releases White Paper Outlining Lifelong Employability…
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 13, 2022--University of Phoenix…
CHS student wins essay contest with “Save a Life”
The Plumas County League of Women Voters have announced the winner of their 2021 Essay Contest: Ava Lorraine Helling, a junior at Chester High School, is the grand prize winner.The other three winners are also from Chester High School.…
doctorate Scholarships in various fields employment with UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Site: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam
Opening and closing date: Now open until February 28, 2022
After entering the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Ranking in 2020 and ranking 60th in Asia, Universiti Brunei…
Betty White’s Death and Upcoming 100th Anniversary Inspires Donations to Animal Groups:…
America has lost her favorite golden daughter, but her death creates a golden opportunity for the animal causes she championed. Fans of actress and comedian Betty White, who passed away on December 31, honor her…
Memoirs on religion, January 1, 2022
SEYMOUR - The Seymour United Methodist Church, 90 Pearl St., Seymour, is having its 23rd Annual Winter Soup Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on January 15, with take-out orders only.Selling soup after the holidays has become a popular…
Prayer works. Part 11 of Why Pray?
The proof is strong that prayer works
This series explored many topics regarding prayer. He explains that there are no restrictions on who can ask God for necessary things and receive them, even if we feel unworthy, because we all deserve…
The 10 best documentaries of 2021
The documentary form in 2021 was shaped almost exclusively by studies of individual characters. It could be a by-product of celebrity culture, where Twitter and television made people often more curious about famous strangers than…
Small Steps Can Be Big Help For Children Of Mothers With Depression – ScienceDaily
Several new studies among Syrian refugee families in Turkey and families with infants in Sweden and Bhutan show that children of mothers with poor mental health are at risk of lagging behind in their cognitive development. However, very…
Is there an Ijma (consensus)? (ten)
Dr Feisal Abdul Rauf
Founder and CEO of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA Society) and Imam of Masjid Al-Farah in New York. Among his books are: Islam: a search for meaning, and Islam: a sacred law(what every…
Cole Attends ASG For Student Feedback After Task Force Report Is Released – The Campus
Provost and Dean of College Ron Cole, 1987, was the guest speaker for the last Allegheny Student Government Assembly on Tuesday, December 7, although he listened more than spoke. Cole attended the meeting to receive student body feedback…
Democrats’ eligibility plans include banning Christians from babysitting
The Democrats' current proposed welfare expansion to $ 3.5 trillion would effectively bar Christian worshipers from taking advantage of federal grants to separate infants and toddlers from their families.
The current text of the massive…
RELIGION NOTES from December 11 to 20. Abendmusik: free concert “With the Angels, let’s…
Sing along with the Lincoln Lutheran Choir at Grace Lutheran Church - 12 Dec. : 2 pm Informal rehearsal with the choir, welcoming the public; 3.30 p.m. Free concert and song. Get your copy of the music for the vocals, email…
I may be biased: I support the GSA
At the Washakie County School District School Board No.1 meeting on October 25, a number of students and community members approached the board with a simple request: to start a Gay-Straight Alliance club, also known as GSA. The board of…
What is global citizenship? Pepperdine graphic
Passports full of stamps were open. Like a passport, the path to global citizenship is like collecting stamps - bringing together diverse perspectives in pursuit of a holistic view of the world.
The globe has…
“The Word of the Lord as a metonymy of Christ”
Joseph Smith's First VisionA 1913 stained glass window by an unknown artist(Image in the Wikimedia Commons public domain)
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A new article - this one by Loren Blake Spendlove - went up two or three hours ago in Interpreter: A…
New Korean research network seeks to unite Korean academics
A new interdisciplinary UI organization called the Korean Research Network held its inaugural Zoom conference on November 5-6. The network is a hub for professors pursuing Korean-related research in the Midwest.
Intellectual interest in…
Should you focus on “improving the human experience”?
CONTENTFRESHNESSUSEFULNESSGet insights on how to bring a more human experience and benefits to your workplace.If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Which of the following quotes…
Politicians must protect voting rights
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) Spoke on campus on Wednesday about the voting rights legislation in the United States.
The event, titled "Race, Religion and the Assault on Voting Rights", took place at the Lohrfink Auditorium and…
The rise of conspiracy theories and mistrust of science  – THE CAROLINIAN
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Senior Editor
According to the CDC, as of November 10, 2021, 53% of North Carolina's population eligible for vaccination were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Experts at the CDC estimate that 70 to 90% of the…
Harvard Researchers Launch $ 43 Million Global Human Development Study | New
Researchers at Harvard and Baylor University launched a $ 43.4 million research initiative last month to examine the causes of "human flourishing."The initiative, announced on October 29, is the largest of its kind.The study covers 240,000…
What not to talk about at Thanksgiving dinner | Christina steinorth powell
As a marriage and family therapist and relationship expert, my busiest time of year seeing patients is from Thanksgiving until New Years Eve. The reason is that people are very anxious about meetings. of family. To help you Avoid…
UMass Dartmouth welcomes Dr Eric Morier-Genaud from Belfast as Chair of Portuguese Studies
DARTMOUTH - Eric Morier-Genaud, visiting professor of Portuguese studies at UMass Dartmouth, who normally teaches at Queen's University Belfast, said he sometimes felt "a bit isolated" academically in Ireland from North."Being in Belfast,…
BOE members say they are following expert advice to keep masks on
KEYSER - Despite a parent's second request on Tuesday to either rescind the mask's mandate or resign, the Mineral County Board of Education agreed on Tuesday to keep the mandate in place.Matthew Hansford had appeared before the board on…
Pakistan’s gentle surrender to Tehreek-e-Labbaik was inevitable
"The state's mandate must be executed" was the refrain that emerged from Islamabad last week when Prime Minister Imran Khan confronted the radical Islamic movement called Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan which marched towards Islamabad with a set…
Canada’s Muslim population triples in 15 years
Heather Stefanson will become Manitoba's 24th Premier.
May be.
Shelly Glover, his only opponent in the CP leadership race, is not ready to concede defeat.
The province's ruling Progressive Conservatives picked…
Agony Akka’s Life Tips
If your parents want you to go abroad, no need for IIT-IIM. No need for any kind of academics. Instead, you can sell tea or study religion
Dear Agony Akka, I am 17 years old, I live in Raipur and I despair of being an actor. My…
JAMES HILES obituary (1928 – 2021) – Milton, MA
HILES, Bishop James R. Servant of the Lord, 93 years old. May 1, 1928 - October 23, 2021.His story-rich life is celebrated by his wife Lauretta, his three sons Marcus, Matthew and David, his daughter Elisabeth and eight grandchildren,…
Columbia Law Prof explains why public schools keep us apart
To denigrate parents who are fed up with their children's school as "domestic terrorists" seems like a savage and inflammatory accusation with little basis in reality. Yet it is on this basis that the United States Attorney General…
Religious mobs reproduce blasphemy laws, “threatening” freedom in a free country
Nihangs, Lakhbir SinghBy Ajit Singh * A Dalit, Lakhbir Singh, was mercilessly beaten and lynched to death near the farmer protest site in Haryana state, allegedly by Nihang Sikhs. It was alleged that he had committed blasphemy by…
More support for SRK after meeting Aryan Khan in prison
The wave of support for Shah Rukh Khan since the arrest of his son Aryan Khan on October 3 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (BNC) has not stopped and more and more celebrities from across the country continue.…
Pakistan plays ‘double game’ in Afghanistan, terrorist activity could escalate, think…
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Update: October 20, 2021 10:52 AM STI
Islamabad , October 20 (ANI): The fall of Kabul and the conversion of the…
Negotiations drag on over 17 kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Negotiations spanned a fourth day to demand the return of 17 members of a United States-based missionary group, kidnapped over the weekend by a violent gang demanding a ransom of a million dollars per person.The…
Children in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso at greater risk of being recruited by armed groups –…
DAKAR, October 20 - Children living in conflict zones of the central Sahel region of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger face an increased risk of illegal recruitment by non-state armed groups in an effort to attract young people after…
New York University professor emeritus of philosophy of education Dr. Gabriel Moran dies at 86
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Internationally renowned scholar and much admired teacher Dr. Gabriel Moran, AFSC, passed away on October 15, 2021 in New York City. His writings made…
Local Jews concerned about Texas law demanding ‘opposing’ views on Holocaust
Jews in the Texas School District, where an administrator told teachers that a new state law meant they had to include "opposing" views on the Holocaust in their classrooms are speaking out against its declaration and the law…
WVU researchers explore sociology of COVID-19 – YubaNet
October 19, 2021 - Christian nationalists less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as political conservatives express great skepticism about the coronavirus in general, two new studies published by University of West Virginia…
North Park University professors say president has created ‘toxic climate’ on breed
(RNS) - The professor at North Park University, a Christian school north of downtown Chicago, voted against the school president's confidence, saying it created a hostile environment for students and teachers of color.
Last week's (October…
Study reveals sharper picture of our civically active humanist community
Last week I joined the authors of Secular surge: the new fault line in American politics for a panel discussion on their…
Baylor University Mourns the Death of Inaugural Wesley House of Studies Director Billy Abraham |…
Baylor University and George W. Truett Theological Seminary mourn the death of Reverend William "Billy" J. Abraham, D.Phil., Inaugural Director of Truett's Wesley House of Studies, who died Thursday, October 7. As one of the most esteemed…
Reverend Timothy H. O’Neill – Obituary – Mahoning Valley
January 17, 1940 ~ October 16, 2021 (81 years old)
Reverend Timothy H. O'Neill, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 16.
He was born in the west of the city on January 17, 1940 to Hubert and Mary Catherine McIntee O'Neill.…
Why universities – and the rest of us – need religious studies
(RNS) - This week, the University of Vermont announcement that it cut two dozen university programs, including its entire religion department. This is surprising, given the caliber and credentials of the faculty in the department; in…
Granger couple donate $ 15 million to Notre-Dame for religion studies
SOUTH BEND - A Granger couple donated $ 15 million to the University of Notre Dame to create an institute focused on the study of religion.Drs. Rafat and Zoreen Ansari and their adult children give the gift to create the Rafat and Zoreen…
Global religion studies encourage tolerance – Mill Valley News
Teaching world religion enables students to see history in its entiretySince the dawn of time, religion has played a big role in dictating historical and current events. Religion often shapes our view of the world, influences our choices,…