Ahead of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature’s joint meeting, publishers shared highlights ...

Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

Religious studies and biblical scholars are embracing AI while keeping a wary eye on its potential to negatively impact ...

New faculty join Bates in chemistry, religious studies, and rhetoric. Bates is welcoming a large group of new faculty this year. Seventeen tenured or tenure-track professors will join the college over ...

Explore the diverse beliefs, practices and traditions of faith that shape human experiences across the world. By studying religion in its many forms, you’ll uncover how it has historically intersected ...

The thesis represents a challenging and culminating academic experience in a Religious Studies major’s scholarly career at Bates. Each student develops a thesis topic in the first semester of the ...