University of Calgary Department of Classics and Religion

"Spirit to Be," the latest album by Métis musician and University of Calgary Department of Classics and Religion professor Dr. Craig Ginn, is now available. Experience the blend of original songs that shed light on Indigenous histories and worldviews. This collection of 10 tracks, composed for the Animal Kinship Project, is available for listening or download at no cost. Listen: https://bit.ly/4aEMHwY

Don't miss the next talk by Katharine Huemoeller on Feb 16 @ 3PM: Social Sciences 541.

The Cost of Freedom:Reproductive Coercion and Manumission in the 1st century CE Mediterranean What price did enslaved people pay for their freedom in the ancient world? This talk explores one form of compensation exacted from enslaved women:...

Be sure to attend the first talk for Winter 2024 on Jan 19, "Interconfessionality in Early Modern Europe – the Berlin court of prince-elector Frederick William (1620-1688)" by Thomas Throckmorton, MARCHIVUM:

Interconfessionality in Early Modern Europe – the Berlin court of prince-elector Frederick William (1620-1688) Throughout the Holy Roman Empire the Reformation and the following developments did not always lead to homogeneous denominational groups, but in fa...

Looking for a great gift for a University of Calgary Department of Classics and Religion scholar? Great news! For a limited time only, the bookstore has select merchandise available for pre-order. Scan the QR code below to view and pre-order the merchandise.

Don't miss the next Chair of Christian Thought lecture on Dec 9 at : "Critical Indigenous Theory and the Study of Religion: An Afternoon with Dr. Paul. L. Gareau." Register to attend at https://events.ucalgary.ca/arts/classics-religion/event/450995-critical-indigenous-theory-and-the-study-of

Don't miss the next talk in the speaker series on Dec 1 by Mete Oguz. Register to attend online at EVENTS.UCALGARY.CA

Visualizing Byzantine Paphlagonia: Spatial Dynamics in a Medieval Province How did people and landscape structure transform one another? Medieval Paphlagonia’s natural (e.g., terrain, climate) and anthropogenic (e.g., ro...

Don't miss the next lecture sponsored by the Numata Chair in Buddhist Studies, Nov 10, 3:00PM, Social Sciences 541.

Flourishing and Meaning with Japanese Dō and TEA (Transformative Expression and Appreciation) This presentation examines flourishing and meaning in relation to Japanese dō, artistic and martial practices that, combining aesthetic and moral ...

Be sure to attend the next talk in the CLARE speakers' series on October 13 by Ankur Barua. 3:00PM (MST) on Zoom.

The Muslim Self and its Hindu Neighbours: Amity and Antagonism in the Homelands of Bengal In this talk, I will sketch some intellectual contours of relations between Hindus and Muslims in Bengal – India and Bangladesh. Various patterns...

Don't miss the next talk by Dr. Ankur Barua, University of Cambridge. Oct 13, 2:00PM (MT) on Zoom.

The Muslim Self and its Hindu Neighbours: Amity and Antagonism in the Homelands of Bengal In this talk, I will sketch some intellectual contours of relations between Hindus and Muslims in Bengal – India and Bangladesh. Various patterns...

Why would Christians want to watch horror movies? Join the Chair of Christian Thought for the Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology lecture with Josh Larsen, Oct. 4, . This event is free but you must register to attend.

Fear Not! A Christian Appreciation of Horror Movies The Department of Classics & Religion in partnership with the Calgary Public Library and Ambrose College presents The Chair of Christian Though...

Dr. Craig Ginn honoured at the 2023 Métis Recognition Awards. scholar receives inaugural Excellence in the Arts award.

In Memoriam: Miranda Dall'Alba, Manager, Operations, , Faculty of Arts. Campus flag will be lowered today.