Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Event Tomorrow April 20: Zelikovitz Centre Graduate Student Colloquium!

The Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and the College of the Humanities at Carleton University is happy to invite you to virtually attend the ZC Graduate Student Colloquium! This year’s theme is The Religious Imagination: Constructions of Tradition, Narratives, Power, and Practice in Religion. Please see the event schedule & poster... More

Friday, March 11, 2022

“Initial Reflections on the 2022 Trucker Convoy Protests: Religion & Public Life in Practice” Video Posted

The recording of the panel discussion and Q&A entitled "Initial Reflections on the 2022 Trucker Convoy Protests: Religion & Public Life in Practice" has been posted on our homepage. The event features faculty and special guest Hannah K. Dick discussing the application of Religion and Public Life to the Convoy protests.... More

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Congratulations to MA Student Noah Taj!

Noah Taj, a current student in the Religion and Public MA program, will be having his works published in two academic journals and an open sourcebook. Listed below are Noah’s publications: “Dawūd al-Qayṣarī’s On Recognizing Real Love.” In Global Philosophy: A Sourcebook, edited by Mohammed Rustom. Sheffield: Equinox, forthcoming.... More

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The 2022 Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Lecture Series: Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike

The MA in Religion & Public Life in the College of the Humanities proudly presents the first lecture in the 2022 Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Lecture Series presented by Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike: You can watch the recorded lecture with the link below.... More

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 for the MA in Religion and Public Life

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

2022 Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Lecture: Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike

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Friday, January 7, 2022

New Book Launch! Congratulations Dr. Mohammed Rustom on “The Essence of Reality”

The Religion program's very own Dr. Rustom has recently published his new book "The Essence of Reality: A Defense of Philosophical Sufism" (NYU Press, 2022). Congratulations! For more information and to order the book, please visit the Library of Arabic Literature. Dr. Rustom also contributed to and co-edited Mysticism and Ethics in Islam and... More

Friday, January 7, 2022

First Three Weeks of Winter Courses Move Online

Following discussions with public health authorities, the Council of Ontario Universities, and other institutions in the province, the first three weeks of the winter 2022 term courses will be held fully online. For more information, please visit... More

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Holiday Closures

This year, for the Winter holiday season, Carleton University will be closed from Friday, December 24, 2021 through Tuesday, January 4, 2022 inclusively, and will re-open on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For details on building closures, please visit the following website: https://students.carleton.ca/2021/10/holiday-closure-schedule-2021-2022/... More

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Congratulations graduates!

The College of the Humanities congratulates its graduates! Join us for Carleton University’s 2021 Virtual Graduation Celebration on Saturday, November 13, 2021 Carleton’s virtual Graduation Celebration will launch at or before 9 a.m. EST on Saturday, November 13. All graduating students will receive an email taking them to the site, where they... More

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Call for Papers: “Beginnings”, the Canadian Association for the Study of Islam and Muslims’s inaugural conference

Inaugural Conference: “Beginnings” Canadian Association for the Study of Islam and Muslims / L’Association canadienne pour l’étude de l’islam et des musulmans et musulmanes The Canadian Association for the Study of Islam and Muslims/L’Association canadienne pour l’étude de l’islam et des musulmans et musulmanes invites scholars... More

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

U.S. Foreign Policy and Support for International Freedom

As part of the Religion program’s MA Religion and Public Life Series, we are delighted to share with you that the Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Christina Higgins, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, will be giving a public zoom talk on DATE:  Sept 27th, 2021 TIME: 3:30-4:30 pm EST. The lecture will focus on “U.S. Foreign... More

Monday, June 21, 2021

Congratulations Graduates!!!

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Annual Student Colloquium: An Interdisciplinary Discussion on the Academic Study of Religion Religion and the Public Sphere

The Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and The Religion Programme in the College of Humanities Annual Student Colloquium: An Interdisciplinary Discussion on the Academic Study of Religion Religion and the Public Sphere: Diverse Approaches April 16, 2021 | Virtual Conference | 11 AM - 4 PM ZC Grad Promotion... More

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Timothy Pettipiece, “History Repeats Itself: From the New Testament to QAnon.”

Read the latest article from The Conversation by Religion Prof. Timothy Pettipiece, “History Repeats Itself: From the New Testament to... More

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

More than ‘Symbolic Blackness’: Race and Ethnicity in the Bible and the Public Square with Dr. Gay L. Byron

More than 'Symbolic Blackness': Race and Ethnicity in the Bible and the Public Square Dr. Gay L. Byron   Join us on Thursday, April 1st at 7:00pm for this exciting event presented by our MA in Religion and Public Life! Watch the event from April 1st! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2V9zkaoxs About the lecture: Racialized discourses and... More

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Religion, Pandemics, and the Body Politic March 4, 7 p.m.

Religion, Pandemics, and the Body Politic with Professor Pamela E. Klassen, University of Toronto Watch the event from Thursday, March 4:          In this lecture, I consider how the stories we tell to make sense of pandemics matter enormously for how we live and die. I focus in particular on how... More

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Thinking about pursuing an MA in Religion and Public Life?

Thinking about pursuing an MA in Religion and Public Life? Join us February 11 at 7pm for a panel discussion and Q&A about our unique, student-centered MA program. Hear from faculty, alumni, and current students about their experiences with the program, and the knowledge and skills gained from it. Link to join:... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

2021 Edgar & Dorothy Davidson Lecture Series

Intersections of Identity Politics. Carleton's MA program in Religion & Public Life is pleased to announce a Winter 2021 virtual lecture series, sponsored by the Davidson Fund. Please join us Jan 21 at 7:30pm for our first guest, Annamie Paul, leader of the federal Green Party. Her short presentation will be followed by a... More

Monday, November 16, 2020

Congratulations to our newest Graduates

Nick Arial and Shannon Helm both officially graduated from their BA in Religion with Honours. We are very proud of them both for their perseverance throughout the complications of COVID-19, they not only were able to complete their studies, but were both accepted into a graduate studies program. Shannon and Nick have already begun... More

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Big Bang: Just another origin story?

New podcast episode featuring RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) member Dr. Janet Tulloch. 'The Big Bang: Just another origin story?' https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3y9rh-ef8f75 Also available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, overcast, iHeartRadio, Deezer, and stitcher. In this episode Dr.Al Scott, an astrophysicist... More

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Sirens, hags and rebels: Halloween witches draw on the history of women’s power

Sirens, hags and rebels: Halloween witches draw on the history of women’s power The role of witches in society relates directly to the role of women in society. And during times of social upheaval and changes, witches represent access to women's power.... More

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Janet Tulloch’s (Adjunct Research Professor) latest exhibit “Threads and Ties/Au fil des siècle”s open until Oct 11

Threads and Ties/Au fil des siècles Artists: Janet Tulloch and Lise Perras Stone School Gallery/La galerie d’école en pierre Portage du Fort, Québec September 11- October 11, 2020     The above two images sum up the most important theme of this art exhibition: healing our ancestors through visual stories. They reflect a process... More

Monday, October 5, 2020

Mourning the loss of Professor Leonard Librande

The College of the Humanities is saddened by the loss of their former colleague, Professor Leonard Librande. Dr. Leonard Librande passed away on September 29, 2020 with his family by his side. For over 30 years Dr. Librande taught courses in religions at Carleton University and was a central figure in the renewal and... More

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Imagining the Sights and Sounds of Ancient Ritual at the Yale University Art Gallery

Laferriere Imagining the Sights and Sounds of Ancient... More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Important Message for Students in the College

To all undergraduate and graduate students in the College of the Humanities, I am reaching out in order to communicate a few things about the College and the remarkable situation we are now experiencing. I want to reassure you that the College is working with the University to ensure that we can finish the... More

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Free Public Lecture “The Lighter Side of Islam: Humour from the Caliphate to the Islamic State”

For the Event Poster CLICK HERE. Mark your calendars! All are welcome to attend the Free Public Lecture “The Lighter Side of Islam: Humour from the Caliphate to the Islamic State” by Mourad Laabdi on Thursday, March 5th at 7pm in Scotton Hall, at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third... More

Monday, January 27, 2020

Grieving the loss of Dr. Stephen Wilson

The College of the Humanities is saddened by the loss of their colleague, Professor Stephen Wilson. More information on Steve and the funeral, can be found... More

Monday, January 20, 2020

Public Lecture: The Exodus – Myth or History?

PDF Poster PUBLIC LECTURE The Exodus - Myth or History? Shawna Dolansky College of the Humanities, Carleton University The Bible commands its readers to tell their children the story of the Exodus; but biblical scholarship and archaeology of the 20th and 21st centuries have increasingly cast doubt on the fact that the Exodus actually... More

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

College Holiday Closures

The College of the Humanities (including the Religion, Greek and Roman Studies and the Humanities programs) will be closed the afternoon of Wednesday, December 11th from 12:00pm-4:30pm for their annual holiday luncheon. Moreover, please note that the University is closed from Tuesday, December 24th to Thursday, January 2nd, inclusive. Thank you... More

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Learning in Retirement – World Religions (Lecture Series 17)

Instructors from the Religion Program housed in the College of the Humanities are leading 6 lectures on World Religions through Learning in Retirement. This course surveys major world religions, focusing on a different tradition each week. Different lecturers from Carleton's Religion program will each speak to their own areas of expertise. The... More

Friday, November 8, 2019

Afternoon Intersections: How to Become a Star!

Afternoon Intersections: How to Become a Star! Thursday, 14 November 2019, Free Admission 3 - 4 p.m Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) What can occur when two scholars explore unexpected intersections between their fields of research? Join us to find out! Carleton University academics Anna Paluch and Kimberly Stratton will be speaking about... More

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

*New* Stream and Specialization in Global Religions for Bachelor of Global and International Studies Students

New for 2019-2020 The introduction of a Stream and a Specialization in Global Religions for students in the Bachelor of Global and International Studies. Religions can promote peace, or they can create or exacerbate violence. Religions can generate and bolster a sense of national identity; equally, many religions foster a sense of transnational... More

Monday, November 4, 2019

Free Public Lecture: Jane Austen, Dinosaurs, and a Female Fossil Hunter

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Friday, November 1, 2019

The Importance of Religious Literacy (Harvard Divinity School)

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