Second Issue of Professor's Open Access Journal Published Dr Wayne Coppins published a new issue of his co-edited open access online journal Accessible German New Testament Scholarship (AGNTS). From the 2026 issue, he especially recommends Sandra Huebenthal's accessible essay "'And she was serving them' (Mark 1.31): Exegetical Stories about Peter's Mother-in-Law." Read more about Second Issue of Professor's Open Access Journal Published
Religious Art Gallery Exhibit Opening The Religion Department and Spiritual Well-Being Program invite you to the Religious Art Gallery Exhibit Opening for "The Living Light" by Phoebe-Agnès Sinclair. This opening will take place on Thursday, October 8th from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the Peabody Hall Religious Art Gallery (Room 3C on the ground floor). The reception will allow guests to hear from the artist about the exhibit and to examine the artwork up close. Light refreshments to be provided. Read more about Religious Art Gallery Exhibit Opening
New Book by Dr. J. Derrick Lemons, Professor and Department Head of Religion, Examines Trump’s Faith Advisory Network and the Politics of Prayer J. Derrick Lemons, professor and head of the University of Georgia Department of Religion, has coauthored a new book examining the relationship between evangelical Christianity, prayer, and contemporary American politics. Trump and the Politics of Prayer: Inside the Spiritual World of His Faith Advisory Team, coauthored with Amos Yong, will be published by Bloomsbury on October 1. Read more about New Book by Dr. J. Derrick Lemons, Professor and Department Head of Religion, Examines Trump’s Faith Advisory Network and the Politics of Prayer
RELI 6907 Topics in the Study of Indigenous Religions and Other Studies Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. Topics and problems concerning indigenous religions and/or other religious studies with emphasis upon extensive reading in primary sources and individual and/or group research projects. Selection of topics will vary with instructor and interest of students. Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:Additional readings and a research paper along with more extensive examinations to reflect the additional responsibilities. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 6907
RELI 4907 Topics in the Study of Indigenous Religions and Other Studies Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. Topics and problems concerning indigenous religions and/or other religious studies with emphasis upon extensive reading in primary sources and individual and/or group research projects. Selection of topics will vary with instructor and interest of students. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or permission of department Level: Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4907
RELI 6905 Topics in the Study of the Religions of the Americas Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. Topics and problems concerning religions of the Americas with emphasis upon extensive reading in primary sources and individual and/or group research projects. Selection of topics will vary with instructor and interest of students. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 6905
RELI 4905 Topics in the Study of the Religions of the Americas Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. Topics and problems concerning religions of the Americas with emphasis upon extensive reading in primary sources and individual and/or group research projects. Selection of topics will vary with instructor and interest of students. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of department Level: Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4905
RELI 4699 Religion and Politics Internship Credit Hours: 3-12 hours. Students will work in an internship placement to gain experience with issues that arise at the intersection of religion and politics. Through hands-on engagement, students will obtain deeper understanding of the political, religious, cultural, legal, economic, or other factors involved. Approved internships can be established in a variety of locations. Prerequisites: Permission of department Level: Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4699
RELI 6560 Religion and Art Credit Hours: 3 hours. Exploration of the intertwined histories of religion and visual culture in the three Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) from antiquity to the present. Examination of themes from ancient iconography to contemporary reinterpretations of the sacred, asking: how do images, objects, and built environments shape religious experience and theological perspectives? Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 6560
RELI 4560 Religion and Art Credit Hours: 3 hours. Exploration of the intertwined histories of religion and visual culture in the three Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) from antiquity to the present. Examination of themes from ancient iconography to contemporary reinterpretations of the sacred, asking: how do images, objects, and built environments shape religious experience and theological perspectives? Prerequisites: One course in RELI or HIST or ARHI or ARED or ARGD or ARID or ARST or ARTS or CLAS or ANTH or ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101E or ENGL 1101S or ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E or ENGL 1102S Level: Undergraduate Read more about RELI 4560
