UMass Boston Classics and Religious Studies

12/05/2020

"When done right, the work of the humanities is the work of anti-racism. If this sounds limiting, let me put it this way: It’s the work of undercutting assumptions and stereotypes about the people around us and bringing nuance to our perspectives, so that we stop seeing in black and white and begin seeing the richness of our human experiences."

(RNS) — If we let universities strip away their commitments to religious diversity, we are actually making our communities less safe.

03/19/2020

The haunting silence of Jerusalem during the Covid-19 pandemic.

04/17/2019

Please consider joining political cartoonist Eli Valley in an exploration of satire and Jewish identity at UMB on April 22. Details are provided in the flyer.

11/12/2018

Curious about the end of the world? Wondering how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Enroll in Relsty 310 to answer these and many more of your apocalyptic questions!

11/10/2018

Join Prof. von Ehrenkrook for a fascinating journey through the history of Jerusalem. Fulfills World Cultures Distribution and International Diversity.

08/31/2018

There's still room in Relsty 109! Enroll today to join this fascinating exploration of the role of religion in society.

02/12/2018

Check out this opportunity to dig at one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel with one of the most important archaeologists of Ancient Israel.

02/07/2018

Another reason to consider a minor in Religious Studies!

A new study suggests that opportunities abound for liberal-arts majors with flexible career aspirations.

11/17/2017

Today's featured course: Prof. Irani's "Introduction to Islam"