Religious Studies, San Diego State University

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Mailing address:
Religious Studies
College of Arts and Letters
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-6062

Email: mbolthou@mail.sdsu.edu
Phone: (619) 594-5185
Fax: (619) 594-1004
Location: Arts & Letters, Room 662

Last Update: 4/11/13

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The Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State University…

introduces the methodologies of religious studies as an academic discipline

advances the profession of religious studies through a commitment to scholarly research, publication, interpretation, and discussion

cultivates an understanding of religious pluralism, including non-religious perspectives, in order to create global citizens in a religiously diverse world, and

promotes informed public dialogue about religion and its influence on society and culture.

News and Events

Scholarship Opportunity for Majors

Religious Studies Majors, apply now for the Janice M. Dragin Scholarship For the Study of Religion. Applications due May 10, 2013.

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More Interviews From Professor Brad Kirkegaard

Pope Steps Down (Fox 5 News) View the 2/28 interview

Pope Makes Final Public Appearance (Fox 5 News) View the 2/27 interview

Digitization of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Professor Risa Levitt Kohn gives her thoughts in two different interviews on the recent Digitization of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Listen to the interview Interfaith Radio website...

Read the interview on the NPR website...

Next Step For Catholic Church

Professor Brad Kirkegaard's interview on Fox 5 Morning News about Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign and what it means for the Catholic Church

View the video...

In Memoriam

Maurice Friedman, the American scholar and writer, who more than anyone else, brought the work of the great Israeli religious philosopher Martin Buber to the attention of the world, died on Sunday, September 24th. He was 90 years old.

Rising Above Religious Differences

Symposium to address cooperation between Jews, Muslims and Christians during the Bosnian War.

Read the full news story at SDSU News Center...

Meet SDSU’s atheist hip-hop professor

Education has always been an important factor in the life of religious studies professor Roy Whitaker. Many of his mentors were teachers who inspired him to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming an educator.

Read the full article on the Daily Aztec Website...

For more information about the Religious Studies major or minor, please contact advisor:

Professor Khaleel Mohammed
Office: AL-674
Phone: 619-594-3108
Email: khaleel.mohammed@sdsu.edu