This course introduces students to seminal writings in modern western thought concerning the meaning, truthfulness, and uses of religious belief. Read More

We are delighted to share the fall issue of “Public Health, Religion, and Spirituality Bulletin.” Susan Holman is a guest editor and contributor for the issue. Holman is senior writer at the Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University. Her work as an academic writer and editor explores connections between public health, nutrition, human rights and religious responses to poverty, particularly examples from early Christianity. Read More

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Religious Studies, is hosting best-selling author, essayist and UVA alumnus, Dr. Jonathan Malesic, on October 19 at 5 pm in Wilson Hall, Room 301. The title of Jonathan’s talk is entitled “Burnout Culture in Academia: Where It Comes From and How We’ll Get Beyond It.” Read More

Chris Rice examines the COVID-19 pandemic through its aftermath, reflecting on grief, renewal, and what the pandemic taught us about ourselves. Read More

Reflecting on the final works of theology and philosophy’s most notable contributors, Taylor helps us reflect on what it means to our lives for them to come to an end. Read More

Part theological inquiry and part memoir, Grace Y. Kao offers a new perspective on surrogacy through a Biblical and progressive lens. Read More

Mt. Zion has built up a “robust missional presence” in the city, which Good Shepherd steps into to “come alongside” with humility and excitement. They share that, while they are unsure how long they will take up residence in this space, their experience stepping into this rich, interwoven history has been formative and will frame the life of their church.  Read More

James K. A. Smith describes the religious importance of time for the Christian who has yet to come to terms with the nature of its movement. Read More

The Project on Lived Theology at the University of Virginia is a research initiative, whose mission is to study the social consequences of theological ideas for the sake of a more just and compassionate world. We are seeking a work-study student for a variety of tasks, including general office organization, website postings, video and audio content processing, social media, and other tasks as they arise. Hours are flexible. Read More

McGrath integrates the work of ancient and modern theologians, scholars, and artists to paint a comprehensive picture of heaven and the Christian afterlife. Read More