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Mon, January 26, 2026
The Politicization of Conspirituality: Unpacking Its Elective Affinities
Event Start Time: 2:30 pm
Event Location: 198 Hagerty Hall
Event Location: 198 Hagerty Hall
Fri, March 27, 2026
Religion and Psychedelics: Critical, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Disciplinary Approaches
Event Start Time: 1:30 pm
Event Location: Sullivant Hall 141
Event Location: Sullivant Hall 141
Sat, March 28, 2026
Religion and Psychedelics: Critical, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Disciplinary Approaches
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event Location: Sullivant Hall 141
Event Location: Sullivant Hall 141
Recent News
Undergrads Meet With Central Ohio Religious Organizations
In November 2025, undergraduate students enrolled in the "Introduction to Comparative Religions" course had the opportunity to visit four religious organizations throughout Central Ohio. The…
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion
On November 21, 2025, CSR Director Isaac Weiner spoke at a pre-conference workshop for directors of centers of religion and public life at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (…
David Brakke Joins American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced the election of its new members for 2025, which includes David Brakke, Professor and Engle Chair in the History of Christianity in the…
2024-2025 Student Award Winners
At the April 22 end-of-year celebration, the Humanities Institute's center directors announced their award winners for the academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students were present to…
