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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
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…
CSR Visiting Scholar Program – Call for Applications
Visiting Scholar – Call for ApplicationsThe Center for the Study of Religion at The Ohio State University is pleased to announce the continuation of our short-term visiting scholar program.
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