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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
Religious Field Trips: Undergrads Visit Ohio Religious Organizations
In November 2025, 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the "Introduction to Comparative Religions" course had the opportunity to visit four religious organizations throughout Central Ohio. The…
The 2025 Davis Colloquium: Christianity and Healing
The 2026 Don and Barbara Davis Colloquium on Christianity was held on on Friday, October 24 in the OSU Thompson Library. This year’s topic, "Christianity and Healing," explored the relationship…
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…
