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Dear Alumni and Friends,
The Fall quarter was a time for beginnings and reunions, as we returned from our various summer adventures and welcomed new students and faculty. The 2019 Fall quarter, in particular, was a time for welcoming new members of the Santa Clara Religious Studies community. We have been blessed to have a number of undergraduate students declare majors and minors in our department. We were very happy to be able to welcome back our faculty Karen Peterson-Iyer in her new role as an Assistant Professor. Karen has been a part of the Santa Clara community for over fifteen years, both as a member of our faculty as well as a staff member in the Markkula Center. We have also welcomed three additional and truly "new" faculty members. The first, Clovis Karam, has a Ph.D. in Scholastic Philosophy and Religious Studies from the Catholic University of Lyon-France and another Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Lyon III France. Clovis is teaching Islamic religion and culture for us, the Religious Studies Department, and AIMES. He is also teaching Arabic language courses for the Department of Modern Languages and Literature., The second is Travis Stevens, a recent Ph.D. graduate from Harvard University, hired as an adjunct academic year lecturer teaching the history of Christianity. Last but not least is I Sil Yoon, who graduated with her Ph.D. earlier this year from the Graduate Theological Union, with a focus on theological ethics. Please join us in welcoming these new members of our Religious Studies community here at Santa Clara University.
David Gray
Chair, Religious Studies Department
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Rekindling the Fire of Hope: Paul Schutz's Experience in El Salvador
Paul Schutz reflects on his experience with the people of El Salvador during the 30th anniversary of the martyrs' deaths.
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Why a Muslim Scholar in Pennsylvania Matters to the World
Information about Turkish Muslim Scholar/Cleric Fetullah Gulen, and author Jon Pahl's visit to SCU.
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First RS Conversation of the 2019-2020 Series
The topic: Sex, Gender, & Sexuality.
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A Successful Mixer
Kicking off the new academic year for Religious Studies majors, minors, and faculty.
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Updates on Sister Ana Maria Pineda, RSM's recent happenings.
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Teresia Hinga's accomplishments this quarter.
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How Boo Riley has been addressing homelessness in Silicon Valley.
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More faculty updates from David Gray, Eugene Schlesinger, Fred Parrella, Michelle Mueller, Thao Nguyen, Roberto Matas, Jaime Wright, Elizabeth Drescher, and Clovis Karam. Read More |
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New Peace Corps Volunteer, Nick Nagy
Religious Studies/Political Science major Nick Nagy '19 is currently a volunteer for the Peace Corps in Zambia.
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Trip to Harvard
Nick Spragg '20 attends Harvard Divinity School's Theological Education Day.
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A New Academic Collaboration
Olivia Hill '21 and Sarita Tamayo-Moraga work together on a paper and an independent studies course.
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Divinely Good News!
A Religious Studies major gains acceptance to Harvard DivEx program.
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We would love to hear from you! If you have any news or memories to share (tell us your best RS story!), would like to update us about your current life and work, or have any ideas for RS programs and initiatives, please email religionteam@gmail.com.
You might include a story or photo of a recent event, or just let us know about your current location, career, or thoughts. Thank you!
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