Religion Matters Events

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At Manhattan College, religious studies is a journey through the liberal arts that combines the study of philosophy, literature, history, sociology, and fine arts. The Religious Studies Department is comprised of diverse faculty members who are scholars of the world and its great religious traditions. See our posts to stay updated on upcoming and past events, faculty accomplishments, course offerings, and more!

Fall 2019 Religion Matters Events!

Rethinking Science and Religion: A Black/Brown/Queer Perspective Dr. Ahmed Ragab Thurs, September 26 @ 4:30pm Alumni Room, O'Malley...

Dr. Bryant Speaks at Annual "Take Back the Night"

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT SHATTER THE SILENCE. STOP THE VIOLENCE. -- Manhattan College's fifth annual Take Back The Night was held in Smith...

Spring 2019 Religion Matters Events!

Religion Matters – Spring 2019 Visit a Mosque With The MSA! Sat, March 9 @ 10:30 a.m. Off Campus Excursion Presented by the Muslim...

Reconciliation and Peace-Building in Israel and Palestine

"Reconciliation and Peace-Building in Israel and Palestine: a Public Dialogue between an Israeli Jew and a Palestinian Arab" will hit...

Religion in the Military: Diversity, Diversion and Deities

A panel of Manhattan College student veterans will speak on Tuesday, October 23 at 3:30 p.m. in Hayden 100. As Manhattan College's...

Unmasking Illusions of Muslim Marriage

On Thursday, October 25, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., "Unmasking Illusions of Muslim Marriage" is taking place in Kelly Commons 5C. Dr. Debra...

The Making of Saints: Dorothy Day and Oscar Romero

Dr. Michael Lee from Fordham University will cross the Bronx and visit the Manhattan College campus on Thursday, November 1st, as part of...

Pax Christi Metro NY Assembly

This assembly will include afternoon speaker Joseph Fahey, pH.D, who will discuss his book, "War and the Christian Conference". When:...

Christian and Racial Anti-Semitism: The Intersection Under National Socialism

This event will be held on Thursday, November 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in Kelly Commons 5C. Dr. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C, will deliver "Christian...

Migrations Conference on Refugees and Migrants

Thursday - Friday (11/15 - 11/16) in Raymond W. Kelly Student Commons. In attendance will be Stephen Rasche, president of Catholic...