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Shariq Ali ’20, Ashley Jutras ’20 and Styrling Rohr ’19 have received Critical Language Scholarships from the federal government to study foreign languages deemed critical to U.S. diplomacy and outreach.  

Claussen, associate professor of religious studies and Lori and Eric Sklut Scholar in Jewish Studies, is one of eight Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Â鶹ÊÓƵ President's Report. 

The author will present from her recent book exploring intersections of racial justice, faith and black womanhood.

The Department of Religious Studies faculty will collaborate with colleagues from the University of St. Thomas and Augsburg University on the $7,500 Wabash Center grant.

The Religious Studies Department welcomes applications for its scholarships. 

Brodt, a native of Poland who now lives in High Point, N.C., shared his story of tragedy and strength through one of the darkest periods in history during his Feb. 13 visit to Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Thirteen scholars from around the world will participate in the Center's second symposium to be held Feb. 7-9.

In conjunction with The Religious Body Imagined symposium, an exhibition of Christian, Hindu and Buddhist figures will be on view in Numen Lumen Pavilion with an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 8, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Brodt will share his story of resilience and survival at the LaRose Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 13. 

The assistant professor of religious studies will use the support from the National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship to support her work on a book manuscript.