Signifying on the World Religions Paradigm: My Introduction to Religion Course

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This fall I joined Elizabethtown College as an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. The department is situated in a comprehensive liberal arts college with historical roots in the Church of the Brethren. Students of all disciplines may take Religious Studies courses in fulfillment of an elective, core curriculum, or degree requirements. The varied intellectual interests … Continue reading Signifying on the World Religions Paradigm: My Introduction to Religion Course

What (Not) To Do @SBL/AAR

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In 2011, I had the pleasure of serving as Claremont Graduate University's On-Site Representative for the Society of Biblical Literature. I was the liaison between the university's members and the guild. For one of our professional development events, we had a pre-Annual Meeting gathering called "What (Not) To Do @SBL/AAR. Dean Tammi Schneider lead us … Continue reading What (Not) To Do @SBL/AAR