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The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society is the research and scholarship arm of Elon University’s multifaith initiative, highlighting and promoting the interdisciplinary study of religion, culture, and society.
Visiting Reynolds lecturer Andrew Krinks was impressed with Elon’s Multifaith Scholars, who discussed their advanced research projects representing an array of disciplinary approaches with the Nashville scholar/activist. We had a great time!
Over 30 students in the Elon School of Health Sciences participated in our annual Bridging Faith and Health training program. This 3-week certificate course prepared Nursing, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy students to treat patients of diverse religious backgrounds and practices.
Really delighted to announce that the Conference on the Study of Religions of India will meet June 25-28, 2026 at the University of California, Davis. The theme is "Decoration and Adornment." Check out our new website for further information! csri-conference.org. @aarweb.bsky.social
Last night, Elon’s Philosophy Department held its annual Reynolds lecture. Andrew Krinks spoke about the connections between religion, capitalism, and a carceral culture to a room packed with students, faculty, and community members. #ElonFaculty #ElonUniversity
Congrats to Amy Allocco, Professor of Religious Studies at Elon, who has just published an exciting new book on current trends in Hindu ritual with her collaborator, Xenia Zeiler, in Finland. Thirteen scholars from around the world contributed original research.
sunypress.edu/Books/S/Swee...
We're happy to announce that the deadline for proposals to participate in the Sensorial Cosmologies and Cultural Resistance in Latin America has been extended to Oct. 31. Accommodation and meals covered for accepted participants. See more info here: www.elon.edu/u/academics/...
The Forward published this story about the work we do at Elon University to fight antisemitism on the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks today. It’s a comprehensive and fairly balanced picture of one side of our multifaith education efforts.
Read the article here: forward.com/news/antisem...
Exciting start to the 2025–2026 year at Elon!
We’re thrilled to welcome our 2027 Multifaith Scholars to campus. Each scholar is pursuing unique research at the intersections of faith, culture, and society, enriching our community with fresh perspectives and bold ideas.
www.elon.edu/u/academics/...
CSRCS Director Brian Pennington has just published this article about the history of secularism and its role in the management of Hindu temples in the Himalayan regions of North India.
Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Book news!
Huge congrats to Dr. Amanda Kleintop on her new book Counting the Cost of Freedom.
It uncovers how white Southerners demanded compensation for enslaved people after the Civil War, and how those claims shaped the 14th Amendment.
Congrats, Dr. Kleintop!
We're on BlueSky! The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society promotes research and education about the role of religion in society. We represent the academic arm of Elon University's multifaith initiatives. You can learn more here: www.elon.edu/u/academics/....