CSR-undergrads-list September 2008

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Important information for Concentrators in the Study of Religion

by Comparative Study of Religion Director of Undergraduate Stud

Dear Religion Concentrators, I hope that youve all been enjoying a productive and relaxing summer! For those of you whom I have not yet met, I am the new Director of Undergraduate Studies. I am also a Lecturer on Religion at FAS, teaching in the areas of the history of Christian thought and philosophy of religion. Taylor Petrey, an advanced doctoral student in New Testament and Early Christianity, has taken over as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies. Along with Diana Eck, the chair of the Committee on the Study of Religion, we look forward to working with all of you this year! With the semester quickly approaching, I write both to introduce myself and to convey a bit of important information as we gear up for the new academic year. Attached is a list of concentrators and advisors. With Professors Frederick and Patil on leave for the entire year, Ive had to shuffle you around a bit; please take note of your advisor for the coming year, and be sure to meet with him or her before Study Cards are due on September 19th. During the summers transition, it became very clear how important it is to have updated Plans of Study from each of you. Thus, also attached are blank Plans of Study for each of our four concentration options; please fill out the one relevant for your course of study and bring it to the meeting with your advisor. I have asked advisors not to sign Study Cards unless youve filled out a new Plan of Study, so please take note! The fall Concentrators' Meeting will take place within the general Fall Ingathering for all the students and Faculty affiliated with the Committee on the Study of Religion. It is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th, at 5:00 pm in the Thompson Room (on the first floor of the Barker Center). We will have information on religion courses offered this semester, introductions of students and faculty, and more general announcements. Juniors will also have a chance to meet briefly with their tutorial leaders. Please remember that the meeting is mandatory for all concentrators. As always, there will be a delectable spread of food and drink served at this gathering. It is a great opportunity to catch up with people you haven't seen in a while, meet new ones, and chat with faculty and other students about courses for the fall. For my advisees, and for those of you who would like to meet with me before or during the first week of classes, my open office hours are Wednesdays, 13 pm. Please feel free to drop by Barker 308 during that time. If youd like to schedule an appointment at another time, please email me at tamsin_jones(a)harvard.edu. I am very happy to be serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies and look forward to a great year working with you. As you return to Cambridge and begin thinking in earnest about the fall semester, please do not hesitate to be in touch with any questions or concerns you may have. Between now and the beginning of classes, email is perhaps the best way to reach me directly. Enjoy what remains of the summer, and I look forward to seeing you all on September 17th at 5:00 pm! With best wishes, Tamsin Jones -- Tamsin Jones Lecturer on Religion Director of Undergraduate Studies Committee on the Study of Religion Harvard University Barker 308 617-496-1018 tamsin_jones(a)harvard.edu

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CSR-undergrads-list September 2008