Follow along with the Religious Studies Department at Marywood University for updates and articles from its faculty.
The religious studies program is central to the Marywood experience. Every student takes several courses in religious studies as part of Marywood's liberal arts core curriculum. A major or minor in religious studies offers an overview of the beliefs, practices, and values of Christianity and Judaism, as well as other religious traditions. While special attention is given to the Catholic tradition,
10/09/2021
In the US we tend to be ill informed about Sikh faith. Here's one expression to improve on our ignorance.
YouTube star Gurdeep Pandher draws on Sikh faith as he dances for joy (RNS) — ‘The work I’ve been doing to make these videos, it’s not just entertainment. It’s more like a social service,’ said Pandher.
08/24/2021
Here is a person with a unique approach to ministry!
Nadia Bolz-Weber installed as ELCA's first pastor of public witness (RNS) — 'We are acknowledging that Nadia has a ministry that goes far beyond the walls of any one church,' the installing bishop told RNS.
08/21/2021
The assumption that religion universally opposes science, is rejected here.
Back-to-school time influences congregations' decisions on masking and meeting (RNS) — ‘We're just trying to thread the needle and try to keep kids safe, trying to keep them mostly in outdoor environments and trying to keep them connected,' said one pastor.
08/04/2021
Catholics need to take these statistics seriously!
Why should the church reach out to L.G.B.T.Q. people? Some shocking statistics can answer that. These statistics should be enough to make us want to undergo a metanoia, a change of mind and heart, and make us ask why our church is not only not a welcoming place to L.G.B.T.Q. people, but…
06/24/2021
This resource puts a broad array of religions on one's awareness calendar.
Religious Observance Calendar - Registrar's Office - University of Richmond The University is a secular institution that values a diversity of religious expression. The University is also an active community with a wide range of personal commitments and academic and extracurricular activities.
05/01/2021
Muslim and Jewish days of religious observance added to public school holiday calendar in Iowa City.
Iowa City school board takes historic vote, adds days off for Eid al-Fitr, Yom Kippur The board vote was unanimous. Next year's school calendar will include days off Sept. 16 and May 3, the expected dates of Yom Kippur and Eid al-Fitr.
04/25/2021
Ignorance can be deadly.
Fighting for Identity: Stories from Sikh Americans Ask a Sikh, I've faced questions all my life regarding our faith and identity.
04/14/2021
We wish a peaceful and generous Ramadan to all our friends who are entering the holy month.
04/08/2021
Never again!
In honor of Yom HaShoah, we remember them.
04/03/2021
Please join us on campus or in spirit. We witness to our conviction that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and has innate dignity and worth.
Marywood University’s Pacers for Justice and Peace (PJP) will hold a Moment of Solidarity on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at noon, in the Memorial Garden. PJP’s purpose for this Moment of Solidarity is to show our Asian Pacific American Brothers and Sisters that we stand with them in support of civil and human rights.
http://www.marywood.edu/article/2021-PJP-Moment-Solidarity-Asian-Pacific
04/01/2021
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility and Christian teaching affirms the innate dignity of every human person.
Two Catholic bishops assure transgender people: 'God resides in you' A bishop, an archbishop and several other Catholic organizations and leaders released a letter March 31 with the Human Rights Campaign condemning discrimination and violence against transgender people...