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Elon religious studies professor publishes book, “Jewish Ethics: The Basics”
February 26, 2025
Geoffrey Claussen's book weaves together ancient and modern ideas around questions and controversies for a concise introduction to Jewish thought and traditions. Claussen is also the Lori and Eric Sklut Professor in Jewish Studies.
Fourteen Elon seniors, alumni named semifinalists for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
January 29, 2025
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and þ opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,200 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
Peacebuilding in the everyday
December 20, 2024
Benjamin Lutz ’17 discovered the power of everyday dialogue at Elon, a lesson that now drives his global peacebuilding work.
Religious studies faculty present at major conference
November 27, 2024
Department of Religious Studies faculty presented research and participated in leadership roles at the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).
Health sciences students complete religious literacy training
November 14, 2024
“Bridging Faith and Health," a new micro-credential badge program, focuses on holistic patient care
Winfield appointed Numata Visiting Professor, delivers keynote address at McGill University
November 5, 2024
The professorship brings scholars from around the world to teach courses on Buddhism.
Lecturer explores hip-hop’s spiritual and cultural impact at religious studies event
October 30, 2024
Jon Ivan Gill, of Gustavus Adolphus College, delivered the Powell Lecture in Religious Studies, exploring hip-hop's influence and intersections with philosophy, religion and social justice.
Award-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka discusses purpose, joy of writing in Elon visit
October 9, 2024
Karunatilaka’s “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” won the 2022 Booker Prize. He discussed his works with Assistant Professor of English Dinidu Karunanayake in Turner Theatre.
New Bridging Faith and Health certificate prepares health sciences students to provide whole-patient care
October 7, 2024
The first training for the new micro-credential badge will be offered in October.
Elon’s new Leadership Faculty Scholars begin program
October 2, 2024
Jessica Gisclair, Brian Pennington, Will Pluer and Stacey Thomas have embarked on the program, which helps faculty build expertise in leadership education and integrate it into a coming class.