Religions & the World

Puzzles of Antiquity

The Dead Sea Scrolls, both mysterious and revealing, continue to fascinate Professor Alex Jassen. In an exhibition at the Science Museum of Minnesota, the public can learn more about these ancient documents that connected the dots between the Old Testament and early rabbinic Judaism and Christianity. Learn more

A handbook for peace?

"Stopping the madness" and improving intercultural relations have been the aims of Rosita Albert, an associate professor in CLA's Department of Communication Studies who leads the University's pioneering Intercultural Communication program. Continue reading…
Rhymes for the Times

Oliver Nicholson's enthusiasm for his subjects and ability to make Latin and Late Antiquity come to life has made him one of the most popular professors in the College of Liberal Arts. As a result, his students and colleagues joined together to nominate him for an Arthur "Red" Motley Exemplary Teaching Award in 2009. Continue reading…
Lost and Found: Shoebox Yields Cuneiform Cone

In a two-part story, cuneiform expert Eva von Dassow recounts how a forgotten artifact led to the rediscovery of a forgotten Mesopotamian king. Part 1 | Part 2
The Immortal Woman

History professor Ann Waltner uncovers the story of Ming-era Tanyangzi: visionary, mystic, immortal. Continue Reading…
Fear and Tolerance in America

Three sociology professors—Penny Edgell, Joseph Gerteis, and Doug Hartmann—have begun the three-year American Mosaic Project to look at race and religion in America. Continue reading…
Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly: Interview with Penny Edgell

Sociology professor Penny Edgell is interviewed about faith, family, values, and practices. Continue reading…