Religion

Current News

Religion professor published in Harvard theology journal

An article written by Carthage faculty member Kirk MacGregor was published in the April 2012 edition of the Harvard Theological Review. more...

 
Carthage religion professor wins international blog award

Having won a worldwide vote for best religion blog, Prof. Karl Seigfried now teaches Carthage students about the topic: Norse Religion. more...

 
Heavens, science fiction intersect in Lentz Hall

Students probe religious themes in science fiction literature, film and television in J-Term course taught by religion professor Sandie Bisciglia.  more...

 

Past News

Carthage welcomes Professor Steven Emmanuel Nov. 6-7

A professor of philosophy at Virginia Wesleyan University, Dr. Emmanuel will present his film "Making Peace in Vietnam" and a lecture about peace and reconciliation. more...

 
Carthage welcomes Martin E. Marty

Renowned religious historian and author will visit Carthage Oct. 25-26 to meet with students and colleagues, and to deliver a lecture open to the public. more...

 
Carthage hosts Gandhi's granddaughter

Usha Gandhi-Gokani will speak at Carthage on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the United Nations International Day of Peace. She is speaking at the closing ceremony for Circles of Peace, an 11-day series of events in the Racine-Kenosha area. more...

 
Carthage holds Celebration of Scholars April 29

Students and faculty will display and discuss their research and significant creative works. On Tuesday, April 19, the Humanities Division held its own poster session as a prelude to the event, showcasing the work of nine Carthage students for the Division's Advisory Committee. more...

 
Humanities Colloquium: Prof. David Musa

The Humanities Division will host its final colloquium of the year on Tuesday, April 26. Prof. David Musa of the Religion Department will present "Slave Christianization: An Unholy Excuse for Peculiar Institution." The lecture will be held at 11:40 a.m. in Clausen Center, Room 107. 

 
Carthage welcomes Father J. Bryan Hehir

Chapman Executive in Residence will give a public lecture May 3 on "Deciding About Ethics and War: Three Challenges." more...

 
Professors announce 2012 J-Term trips

Where will you spend J-Term 2012? How about Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Honduras, China, New Zealand, Senegal, or Germany? more...

 
Alumna to speak about writing, getting published

Author Miya Kressin, '02, author of The Changeling's Champion, will speak on campus at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in the Todd Wehr Center, Room 128A. more...

 
NPR correspondent in Pakistan spoke at Carthage March 3

Julie McCarthy visited Carthage as a Distinguished Visitor: Journalist in Residence. Read her remarks. more...

 
Speak Out — Reach Out

New speaker series focusing on mental health welcomes Prof. James Lochtefeld for program March 10.  more...

 
Current Research: Catholic School Enrollment

Prof. Wayne Thompson asks: What makes Catholic parents enroll their children in Catholic schools?  more...

 
Carthage welcomes Jodi Magness March 7

North Carolina professor has been an active participant in the debate over an ossuary from first-century Jerusalem. She will speak on the "Ossuaries and the Burials of Jesus and James" at 7 p.m. more...

 
Study Tour to Eastern Turkey

Carthage alumni and friends are invited on a study tour of Eastern Turkey Aug. 4-17, 2011, led by Prof. Daniel Schowalter. Deposit due April 10. more...

 
A special Valentine's Day Bridges to Peace

The Carthage community is invited to B2P at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Hear from special guests Elizabeth McBride and Valora Starr, executive staff members of the Women of the ELCA national organization. more...

 
J-Term 2011: Divine Design

A group of Carthage students is spending J-Term in southern Greece to study the interplay between architecture and ritual. more...

 
Carthage welcomed Cordelia Taylor in December

Founder and president of Milwaukee's Family House is the Chapman Executive in Residence at Carthage. more...

 
Augustine Institute welcomes the Rev. Dr. Frederick Lampe

Anthropology professor and pastor will speak on the relationship between culture and faith in Oct. 11 public lecture. more...

 
William H. Lazareth Memorial Lecture April 14

The Augustine Institute welcomes Dr. Jon Pahl Wednesday for a 4 p.m. lecture on Tea Parties, Loyalists and the Public Sphere. This is the second lecture in a series exploring the role and purpose of Lutheran colleges in the 21st century.  more...

 
Understanding Truth: A foundation for life, not just careers

Carthage's Religion courses help students become prepared not just for their future careers, but for their futures in general. more...

 

Faculty Spotlight

Religion Professor James Lochtefeld brings Indian culture to life in photography show. Read more.


J-Term in Israel

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Unearthing the Past. Annual study tour in northern Israel transforms Carthage undergrads into archaeologists.