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Study of Religion Talk and Tea
Thurs, 7 March, 4 to 6 pm, Barker 403
For current Harvard students and faculty in the Study of Religion: please join us for an
informal talk and tea.
Presenter tba.
"Ethnography and the Study of Religion"
Tues, 9 April, 5 to 7 pm, Thompson Room (room 110), Barker Center
A panel of faculty, undergraduates and doctoral students will discuss their field work,
research and the importance of ethnographic methodologies in the study of religion. Come
and enjoy delicious tapas, and an engaging discussion!
Panelists will include Malika Zeghal, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor in Contemporary
Islamic Thought and Life, Michael Jackson, Distinguished Visiting Professor of World
Religions (HDS), Devaka Premawardhana, Doctoral Candidate in Religion & Society,
Kirsten Wesselhoeft, Doctoral Candidate in Ethics & Islam, and Courtney Lamberth,
Lecturer in the Study of Religion, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and guest
undergraduate students tba.
This event is held in conjuntion with Advising Fortnight.
This event is open to members of the Harvard University community.
This event is not open to the general public.
"Locating the Study of Religion"
Wed, 17 April, 5 to 7 pm, Plimpton Room (room 133), Barker Center
A panel of faculty from different subfields within the study of religion (Buddhism,
Christianity, Islam) discussing the place of the study of religion within the academy as
well as similarities and differences across subfields in the study of religion. Enjoy
delicious tapas and a fantastic discussion!
Panelists will include M. Shahab Ahmed, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies (FAS),
Charles Hallisey, Yehan Numata Senior Lecturer in Buddhist Literatures (HDS), Mayra
Rivera, Associate Professor of Theology and Latina/o Studies (HDS) and Charles Lockwood,
Ph.D. Candidate in the Study of Religion (GSAS).
This event is open to members of the Harvard University community.
This event is not open to the general public.
"Religion and the Rest of your Life": Tea and Conversation"
Thurs, 18 April, 4 to 6 pm, Barker Center room 403
An opportunity to discuss the concentration with our recent alumni and with current
students in the program. Bring your questions about the "practicality" of
studying religion, and how graduates and current students think about their studies in
relation to life after Harvard. Enjoy tea and very special cookies!
This event is held in conjunction with Advising Fortnight.
This event is open to currently enrolled Harvard College students.
This event is not open to the public.
Study of Religion Talk and Tea
Thurs, 2 May, 4 to 6 pm, Barker 403
For current Harvard students and faculty in the Study of Religion: please join us for an
informal talk and tea.
Presenter tba.