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Department of Religious Studies|College of Arts & Sciences
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Exploring Religions

A Web site introducing five world religions:  Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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Department of Religious Studies
Director: Paul Flesher
Office Associate:
Clayleen Rivord
Ross Hall, Room 122
Department 3392
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-3204
Fax: 307-766-2096
Email: relstudies@uwyo.edu
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The Religious Studies Program offers a range of courses in the academic study of religions. These courses seek to acquaint students with religious beliefs and behavior, helping them to understand the ability of religions to define the world in which their adherents live and the power religions have to influence the behavior of their followers. Read More....

News

UW Religion Today Column for Week of May 12-18: The Nature of Belief

UW Religion Today Column for Week of May 12-18: The Nature of Belief

May 8, 2013 — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber’s fans are known as “Beliebers.” According to Wikipedia, this pun, based on Bieber’s name and the word “believer,” refers to his most rabid fans. These fans go beyond typical actions, such as covering their bedrooms with posters and constantly playing his music to sending death threats to women who date Bieber; defacing Wikipedia when he failed to win a Grammy; and (horror of horrors!) putting “biased content on Justin Bieber-related pages on Wikipedia.”

UW Names 24th President: Current Oklahoma State Provost Robert Sternberg Will Assume UW Post July 1

UW Names 24th President: Current Oklahoma State Provost Robert Sternberg Will Assume UW Post July 1

February 26, 2013 — An eminent psychologist and scholar who currently serves as provost and senior vice president at Oklahoma State University has been named the 24th president of the University of Wyoming.

UW Names New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

UW Names New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

February 19, 2013 — A scholar in cell biology and neuroscience who has served as a dean at two universities has been named dean of the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences.

UW Libraries to Host National Exhibition Celebrating 400th Anniversary of King James Bible

UW Libraries to Host National Exhibition Celebrating 400th Anniversary of King James Bible

September 21, 2012 — The origins, creation and impact of one of history’s most influential books is the focus of a national traveling exhibition that will be displayed Oct. 7-31 at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library.

Religion Writer Stephen Prothero Will Speak at UW

Religion Writer Stephen Prothero Will Speak at UW

September 20, 2012 — Well-known religious commentator and writer Stephen Prothero will speak Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW Professor, Student Part of Team that Made Monumental Excavation in Israel

UW Professor, Student Part of Team that Made Monumental Excavation in Israel

July 13, 2012 — Religious scholars and ancient historians should reexamine how they view the economic status of people living in Israel’s Sea of Galilee region during the fourth through sixth centuries, according to a University of Wyoming professor who was part of the team that excavated a stunning mosaic floor decorating the interior of an ancient synagogue building.

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