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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.

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October 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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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
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November 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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.
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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!
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Allocco, Dr. Huber, and Dr. Winfield on their presentations at the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Proud of our own Dr. Geoffrey Claussen for co-authoring a chapter on moral character & Jewish philosophy in The Routledge Companion to Jewish Philosophy.
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Geoffrey Claussen co-authors chapter on moral character and Jewish philosophy
The chapter was published in The Routledge Companion to Jewish Philosophy
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November 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Dr. Geoffrey Claussen was named co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Jewish Ethics! The journal is published biannually by Penn State University Press and publishes outstanding scholarship in Jewish Ethics. Congratulations Dr. Claussen!
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Geoffrey Claussen named co-editor of Journal of Jewish Ethics
The publication is the preeminent scholarly journal for the study of Jewish ethics
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November 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Dr. Peters, Professor of Religious Studies, presented her research, “Balancing Ethics & Advocacy in The Abortion & Religion Study,” at the Ecclesiology and Ethnography Conference in Durham, U.K.! Proud to see Elon scholarship represented on an international stage.
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Peters presents at Ecclesiology and Ethnography conference in UK
The religious studies professor presented at a conference in Durham, England
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November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Last Thursday, faculty and students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Sarah Imhoff, celebrated Jewish Studies scholar from Indiana University. During the lecture, Dr. Imhoff presented "Can you hear the Shofar? Religion and Disability." Thank you Dr. Imhoff for coming to speak with us!
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Dr. Brian Pennington, Director of Elon’s Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society and Professor of Religious Studies, has published “An Elusive Himalayan Secularism: Managing Pilgrimage in Garhwal, 1815–2021” in the International Journal of Hindu Studies.
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Brian Pennington publishes study on secularism and Himalayan pilgrimage
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October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Dr. Amy L. Allocco also presented her latest fieldwork on intergenerational innovation among Tamil Hindu drummer-priests at the 28th European Conference on South Asian Studies in Heidelberg. Read more here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Amy Allocco presents new research at the European Conference on South Asian Studies in Germany
In a paper focused on musical, ritual and technological innovations among multiple generations of Hindu drummer-priests, Allocco shared findings from her recently completed sabbatical field research i...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Big congrats to Dr. Amy L. Allocco on co-editing a new volume Sweetening and Intensification: Currents Shaping Hindu Practices that explores how Hindu ritual is being transformed across South Asia and the diaspora.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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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/...
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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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.

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This school is fighting antisemitism all wrong. Why is it working?
Elon University has earned praise for creating a safe campus for Jewish students even as it enables free speech blocked by other universities.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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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.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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!
October 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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/....
Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society
Welcome The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society is the research and scholarship arm of Elon University’s multifaith initiative. It offers a set of programs dedicated to...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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It is wonderful to see Religious Studies Alum Rev. Donna Vanhook (Elon class of '07) featured in the magazine of Elon. ❤️🤍💛 www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Magazine of Elon page featuring Rev. Donna Vanhook ’07 - faith leader, civic steward, environmental advocate // Burlington, North Carolina
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Staff Spotlight: Morgan Troxler
Religious Studies Program Assistant, Morgan Troxler, has been recognized for her outstanding work. Thank you for all that you do Morgan!
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Faculty, staff recognized for excellence in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
The five annual awards celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, service-leadership, mentorship and staff in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Dr. Pamela Winfield, professor of Buddhist studies, presented her research paper at a major international conference. Read more about her accomplishments here:
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Pamela Winfield presents research at major international conference on Buddhist art
Winfield presented her work,
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September 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Amy Allocco!
Amy Allocco elected treasurer and executive at the International Association for the History of Religions World Congress.
Read more about Dr. Allocco's recent accomplishments here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Amy Allocco elected treasurer and executive at the International Association for the History of Religions World Congress
In addition to being elected as Treasurer, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Multifaith Scholars Program Amy Allocco also presented research and chaired meetings at the 23rd Quinquenn...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Prof. Geoffrey Claussen: “As greater numbers of Jews around the world come to doubt the justice and necessity of the ongoing war, there may be hope for the growth of Jewish institutions that will better nurture the commitment to the justice, compassion, and solidarity that all people deserve..."
Musar for a Time of War: Justice, Compassion, Solidarity, and Equanimity
ABSTRACT. This article considers how Jewish traditions regarding the virtues of justice, compassion, solidarity, and equanimity may help Jews resist calls to support violence against noncombatants dur...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Andrew Monteith, associate professor of religious studies, published an article titled “The Attacks on Higher Education Have Religious Roots.” He argues that the Heritage Foundation’s Christian nationalism drives federal attacks on higher education. Read more here-->
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September 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM