Upcoming Events | religion-matters 2/2

Welcome to the Manhattan College Department of Religious Studies Blog!

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!

Dr. McGrath Discusses Religion... And Frisbees

William McGrath, Ph.D. will officially join the Religious Studies Department at Manhattan College in the fall of 2018. In his first year,...

Manhattan College Student Newspaper Writes Issue on Faith

The Quadrangle, the official Manhattan College student publication, comes out with a "special issue" once each semester. In the past, the...

Theresa Watts '18 Explores Religion & Colonialism for Senior Honors Thesis

Theresa Watts is both a Religious Studies and International Studies major, with a concentration in Africa and the Middle East. She plans...

Dr. Geraci Elected Fellow of International Society for Science and Religion

Dr. Robert Geraci was recently elected a fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion. The society has 200 fellows across...

Q & A with Dr. Claudia Setzer

Sitting down with Dr. Claudia Setzer, the professor discussed topics such as her background, educational courses, research, and much...

Dr. Shefferman's RELS 110 Class

Dr. David Shefferman provided the following information: My Arches sections of RELS 110 have been busy since the beginning of the...

Updates on Dr. Imperatori-Lee

Dr. Imperatori-Lee participated in a conference on Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation, at Boston College in early...

"Constructing Constructive Theology: An Introduction Sketch" By: Jason A. Wyman JR.

Dr. Jason Wyman's book, "Constructing Constructive Theology: An Introductory Sketch", was published June 1, 2017. Wyman provides that the...

Dr.Saracino Earns Prestigious Honor

Dr. Michele Saracino was recently elected onto the board of the Catholic Theological Society of America. The CTSA's website provides...