27 02, 2017

Religious Studies Professor Examines Black Lives Matter Movement

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Religious studies professor Matthew Cressler will discuss religion and Black Lives Matter as part of the Faculty Lecture Series at the library.

2 02, 2017

‘Food and Faith’ Dinner Shows Culinary Connections Between Jews, Muslims

By |2020-02-25T13:01:09-05:00February 2, 2017|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on ‘Food and Faith’ Dinner Shows Culinary Connections Between Jews, Muslims

Dozens of diners crowded around tables to learn about the culinary and cultural connections between Islam and Judaism for the College's "Food and Faith" dinner.

13 05, 2016

What Summer Break? Students and Faculty Spend Their Offseason Conducting Research

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Each summer, students at the College participate in research projects with faculty mentors under the SURF grant program. Read how they're helping detect cervical cancer, studying Cambodia's leadership, and researching sustainability in the Himalayas.

11 05, 2016

How a Butterfly Changed Todd LeVasseur’s World, and In Turn the College’s

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Professor Todd LeVasseur is promoting sustainability literacy on campus as part of the College's Quality Enhancement Plan for reaccreditation.

11 12, 2015

Religious Studies Awarded $30K Grant

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The grant from the Wabash Center will enable the Department of Religious Studies to enhance the student academic experience through high-impact field trips, study-away courses and study abroad opportunities.

24 09, 2015

Religion and Climate Change: Pope’s Message Focus of Classroom Discussion

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A professor at the College is capitalizing on Pope Francis' U.S. visit and his views on climate change to spark classroom discussions about religion and environmentalism.

25 07, 2015

Camping for Credit: Summer Class Embraces Ecovillage Living

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This summer 2015 religious studies course took 11 students to the North Carolina mountains to camp for credit, learn what a chicken mobile is and much more.

24 06, 2014

Will a College of Charleston Student and Professor Develop the Next Transition Town?

By |2020-02-25T13:06:09-05:00June 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Will a College of Charleston Student and Professor Develop the Next Transition Town?

Junior Garrett Boudinot and professor Todd LeVassuer developing a plan to make Charleston more sustainable by implementing aspects of the Transition Town Movement.