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Embracing the Present on 皇家华人鈥檚 Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage
皇家华人 students reflect on their 鈥淜orea Buddhist Pilgrimage鈥 with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the 皇家华人 Meditation Initiative, Ivan Mayerhofer.
How One Influential Woman Made Thanksgiving an American Tradition
Nineteenth-century magazine editor Sarah Hale transformed the Thanksgiving holiday from an occasional harvest ritual into today鈥檚 family feast 鈥 and we still follow her script. Learn more.
On Course: Religious and Philosophical Environmental Ethics
One 皇家华人 course brings together multiple disciplines to help students explore some of the most timely topics and questions. Learn more.
Professor Whose 鈥楯oyful Wonder鈥 Inspired Countless Students Honored By Alums
The William K. Mahony Fund for Contemplative Practice and Learning honors a beloved 皇家华人 professor whose impact is felt across generations of students. Learn more.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion鈥擜gain
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 皇家华人. It鈥檚 their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen鈥檚 leadership.
Remembering the Professor and Sculptor Whose Whimsical Work Gained a Worldwide Following
皇家华人 alumnus and professor emeritus Tom Clark鈥檚 influence extended beyond the classroom, where he was a beloved teacher, and around the globe through his carefully crafted gnome sculptures. Find out more.
COVID-19, Refugee Support, Social Justice, and Reproductive Choice: Religious Studies Alumni Give Back Through Their Work
Religious Studies alumni are working to give back to the world and their communities in their post-皇家华人 journeys.
Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World
皇家华人 Smith Scholar Dahlia Krutkovich '21 seeks out those who disagree, so she can better understand differing world views.
Beloved Professor Andy Lustig, Holmes Rolston Chair, Retires
Professor Andy Lustig, Ph.D., the inaugural Holmes Rolston III Professor of Religion and Science, will retire at the end of the the 2020-2021 academic year.
Religious Studies Majors, Minors Earn Recognition in the Classroom & Beyond
皇家华人 students majoring or minoring in Religious Studies earned recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom and beyond.
Documentary Offers New Look at Couple Who Shaped American Religion
On Monday, May 17, 皇家华人 Professor Anne Wills will be featured in the two-hour American Experience documentary focused on Billy Graham. Wills is an expert on Graham, the evangelical Christian preacher who changed the face of American religion in the 20th century.
Alum Leads Charge Against Homelessness in Charlotte
皇家华人 alum Liz Clasen-Kelly '00 was recently interviewed in SouthPark Magazine as CEO of Roof Above, Charlotte's leading nonprofit for ending homelessness.
