July 2023- “Obeah, Orisa and Religious Identity in Trinidad, Vol. II, Orisa” by Dianne Stewart, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of…
Faculty News
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!
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.…
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…
Spring 2023 Lecture-James Hoesterey-Faith in Diplomacy: Soft Power & Moderate Islam
April 2023- Professor James Hoesterey lectured at Colgate University titled “Faith in Diplomacy: Soft Power and the Making of ‘Moderate…
Professor Javier Villa-Flores was awarded Fellowships of the Newberry Library
February 2023– Professor Javier Villa-Flores was awarded one of the prestigious and highly competitive Senior Fellowships of the Newberry Library.…
New Book by Professor Dianne M. Stewart
November 2022- Congratulations to our very own professor Dianne M. Stewart on this great achievement! https://www.diannemstewart.com/books “Obeah, Orisa, and Religious…
Vice President Kamala Harris Swears in Ambassador Deborah E. Lispstadt.
May 2022- Congratulation to our very own professor Deborah Lipstadt who was sworn in as special envoy to monitor and…
Professor Deborah Lipstadt confirmed as U.S. Special Envoy
March 2022- Emory’s Religion department professor, Deborah Lipstadt has been confirmed as U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.…
Professor Ellen Gough’s New Book
November 2021- Warmest congratulations to our Religion professor, Ellen Gough on her new book, Making a Mantra: Tantric Ritual and…