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Hebrew Scholar Shines New Light on Old Testament
James W. Watts, professor in the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, has written a new book about the ritualizing of the Pentateuch–the first five books of the Jewish and Christian bibles. “The Pentateuch depicts itself as…
New Dean Sees Chapel’s Work as Sanctuary from World’s Chaos
About two weeks after starting his new role as dean of Hendricks Chapel, the Rev. Brian E. Konkol was walking to a meeting. He ran into Leah Fein, Hillel’s campus rabbi. The two started walking together; about a minute later…
Brian Konkol to be Installed as Seventh Dean of Hendricks Chapel on Nov. 7
Since coming to Syracuse, Konkol has worked to strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of the campus and a model for diversity and inclusion of philosophies and religions. He is reviewing and instituting recommendations from the Hendricks Chapel Study Committee to enhance the chapel’s role and impact in the community.
Hendricks Chapel Dean’s Convocation Brings Campus Together in Spirit and Song on Sunday Evenings
Every Sunday evening at 7 p.m., Hendricks Chapel comes alive. Members of the Syracuse University community come together for the Dean’s Convocation, a spirited gathering featuring music and reflection. The idea of a weekly convocation emerged from the Syracuse campus…
Oct. 11 Lecture will Focus on Addressing Poverty
The Rev. Liz Theoharis will speak about her new book, “Always with Us: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor,” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A book signing will follow. Parking is available in the…
Kaya Oakes to Present Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 9
People under 50 increasingly distrust institutions and “don’t like the ways in which politics and religion get tied together,” says Kaya Oakes, an author, journalist and writing teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. She will deliver the Joseph and…
New Research on How Families Handle Children Changing or Quitting Religion
Woosang Hwang, a doctoral candidate in human development and family science, was quoted in a Live Science article Quitting Religion? Mom and Dad Would Prefer a Slow Fade.
Environmentalist and Political Activist Winona LaDuke Speaking Wednesday for Democratizing Knowledge Project
The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Project in the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting “An Evening with Winona LaDuke” on Wednesday, March 29, at 5 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium. A leading environmentalist and political activist, LaDuke is revered for her…
Associate Professor Margaret Thompson on Changing Churches and Changing Communities
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science, was interviewed by WSTM-TV for the story “Changing churches and how our faith reflects community changes.”
Associate Professor Margaret Thompson Discusses the Best and Worst Presidents
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science, was interviewed by WSYR-TV for the story “Historians rank best and worst presidents.”