February 2024- Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies, Dianne Stewart, recently had an interview with Vox.…
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The Rise of Sacred Drugs for Existential Struggles-Article Written by Professor Gary Laderman, Ph.D.
December 2023- Read more on the article at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/religiousness/202312/the-rise-of-sacred-drugs-for-existential-struggles
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Faculty Excellent Teaching Recognition- GAMMA CHAPTER of GEORGIA Fall Initiation Ceremony 2023
November 2023- Our esteemed Religion Professors, Ellen Gough, Michael Berger, and Kate Rosenblatt were recognized for their excellent teaching during…
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Emory Ethnographic Forum Book Series: Deepa Das Acevedo-Fall 2023
September 2023- Emory Ethnographic Forum New Book Series was held on Thursday, September 28, 2023.Event speaker, Deepa Das Acevedo, Associate…
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“Realizing Our One World: Strengthening Interconnection”-The Interfaith Lecture Series of the Chautauqua Institution- Speaker Religion Professor, Devaka Premawardhana
August 2023- On August 21, 2023, our Religion Professor, Devaka Premawardhana delivered the lecture “ Realizing Our One World: Strengthening…
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Tibetan Mind/Body Sciences Summer Study Abroad Program 2023
August 2023- After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Tibetan Mind/Body Sciences Summer Study Abroad Program came roaring back…
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20 Summer Readings by Emory Faculty and Staff: Featuring Religion Professor Dianne Stewart
July 2023- “Obeah, Orisa and Religious Identity in Trinidad, Vol. II, Orisa” by Dianne Stewart, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of…
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Professor Devaka Premawardhana Recognized For Accomplishments in Research- Winship Distinguished Research
May 2023- Religion Professor Devaka Premawardhana has been named a Winship Distinguished Research Professor of Religion this year. Congratulations, Devaka!
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Professor Ellen Gough-Recipient of the 2023 Woolford B. Baker Service Award
May 2023- Congratulation to Professor Ellen Gough who was has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Woolford B.…
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2023 Laney Graduate School Faculty Humanities Award-Dianne Stewart
May 2023 Professor Dianne Stewart received the Faculty Award for Inclusive Excellence in Humanities at the Laney Graduate School Dean’s…