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Category Archives: Religious Studies
Learning Outside the Classroom at Holy Cross
Not all education takes place in an academic building — particularly at College of the Holy Cross, where outside-the-classroom learning opportunities range from local to global. Whether you’re contributing to community engagement or diving into summer research or spending a … Continue reading
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Rarely Exhibited Buddhist Ritual Art on View at Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Throughout Fall Semester
The College of the Holy Cross, in conjunction with the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, are pleased to announce that the National Endowment of the Humanities has awarded a $100,000 grant in support of a major exhibition of … Continue reading
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Eight Holy Cross Students, Recent Alumni Receive Distinguished Scholarships
College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have earned an impressive array of scholarships this year from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors are testimony to the astonishing intellectual curiosity of Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, Classics, Featured, German Studies, Mathew Schmalz, News, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Studio Art
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Holy Cross Professor Says We Shouldn’t Let the Ruins of the Hebrew Bible Scare Us
In a recent commentary for Commonweal Magazine, Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, assistant professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, said that oftentimes her students lament the Hebrew Bible’s lack of clear answers to moral dilemmas. But that’s precisely why we need to … Continue reading
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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors
With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, English, Featured, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, News, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology
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Holy Cross Professor Who Studied Christianity in Sri Lanka Says Easter Attacks Reflect Rise in Extremism
Coordinated suicide bomber attacks targeting Christians and foreigners in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday left the nation reeling. But why would a nation that is predominantly Buddhist become the latest target of anti-Christian violence? Writing for … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Students Turn Project Ideas Into Reality Through Ignite Fund
Rev. Thomas McMurray, S.J., wears many hats at Nativity School of Worcester — director of admissions, director of Jesuit mission and identity, and chaplain. When he needed help developing a religious education curriculum for the school, he knew where to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holy Cross Magazine, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Religious Studies, Spring 2019, Teacher Education
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Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society Takes Business Programs at Holy Cross to Next Level
“Before, we emphasized that students could ‘major in anything, succeed in business,’ but we only offered the one pathway, the co-curricular certificate of readiness through COES,” says David Chu, the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society’s director of certificate programs … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Ethics, and Society, Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society, English, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Religious Studies, Spring 2019
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Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor Explains Debate on Controversial Holocaust-Era Pope
Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis recently announced that the Vatican would open its archives on World War II-era Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized of staying silent on the Holocaust. In an article for … Continue reading
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What Does It Mean to Be Defrocked in the Catholic Church? Holy Cross Professor Explains
In a historic move, Pope Francis “defrocked” Theodore E. McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, after the church found him guilty of sexual abuse. McCarrick, who was once one of the most powerful Catholic officials in the U.S., … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Examines the Controversy Surrounding the ‘Great Commission’
A recent survey has shown that the majority of churchgoing Christians in the U.S. are not familiar with the term the “Great Commission,” though the concept underpins Christian missionary work across the world. In an article for The Conversation, Mathew … Continue reading
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Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row
This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Senegal, Scotland, England, Japan and Sri Lanka. What’s more, another 140 students … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Is Sought-After Expert on New Religious Movements
With the American popular culture fascination for “cults” increasing throughout the past few decades, Holy Cross associate professor of religious studies Mathew Schmalz has been a sought-after expert on new religious movements, providing expert commentary in outlets ranging from The … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Display Contemporary Devotional Master Works From Kathmandu Valley
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit “The Newar Craftsmen of Kathmandu Valley: Objects of Devotion from Nepal” from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2018. Featuring repouseé metal work, lost … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Offers Inside Look Into Complex Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization for NBC News
A recent Montana jury ruling that Jehovah’s Witnesses leadership is to pay $35 million to a 21-year-old woman alleging the church covered up her childhood sexual abuse shook this tight-knit community to the core. Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious … Continue reading
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Eight New Tenure-Track Faculty Members Welcomed in 2018-19 Academic Year
The College of the Holy Cross has welcomed eight new faculty members to tenure-track positions for the 2018-19 academic year. They will each join a different department: biology, chemistry, political science, religious studies, classics, mathematics, psychology and history. The new … Continue reading
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Blog: Goza ’20 Excited to Study Religion in the “Spiritual Heart of Catholicism” During Year Abroad
NAME Kate Goza ’20 HOMETOWN Mukilteo, Wash. AREAS OF STUDY Religious Studies major, Italian minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Università di Firenze in Florence, Italy DURATION Full academic year WHY SHE CHOSE ITALY “I’ve always felt an affinity for Italian culture, history, and … Continue reading
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‘Catholics Need a March for Our Lives Moment,’ Says Holy Cross Professor
Mary Roche, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed by the Telegram & Gazette recently on how Catholics are coping with the impact of the global sex-abuse crisis. Talking about what Church leadership … Continue reading
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Can the Catholic Church Be Saved? Holy Cross Professor Opines on NBC News
Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was called upon by NBC News to share his opinion on the recent grand jury report revealing widespread abuse among 300-plus Pennsylvania priests. In a video … Continue reading
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A Miracle? Holy Cross Professor Writes About Weeping Virgin Mary Statue
Last week, media outlets worldwide were abuzz with news about a statue of the Virgin Mary at a diocese in New Mexico that appeared to had been “weeping” for more than a month, an event attracting thousands of visitors. In … Continue reading
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