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University Of San Diego Magazine Spring 2025, University Of San Diego

University of San Diego Magazine (1992- )

Shared Space; Confronting COVID; Growing a Legacy of STEM at USD; The Camino Will Provide; Around Alcalá Park; At the Edge of It All; Faith in Action; Global Perspectives; Torero Athletics; Toreros Making Waves; In Memoriam; Leading with Love

Exchange Of Uoc-Mp Priests For Prisoners Of War In The Context Of National Security And Religious Relations, Liudmyla Shtanko, Igor Makarenko

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The exchange of UOC-MP priests for prisoners of war is a complex and multifaceted issue encompassing political, humanitarian, and religious dimensions, which have become particularly relevant in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. On the one hand, the exchange of priests can be viewed as a humanitarian act aimed at liberating captured soldiers; on the other hand, it serves as a political maneuver that provokes conflicting sentiments among citizens and religious communities. Considering the situation with prisoners of war, Ukraine sought effective methods to secure the return of its citizens, including through the mechanism of exchanging UOC-MP priests. Although …

Humans Are Far Dearer Than Gold, Richard Gorban

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The author of the article proves that the genocidal war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is aimed at the total destruction of both the Ukrainian nation and its culture, based on the methodological principle of actualizing biblical texts in the current circumstances and by selecting elements from the exhaustiveness of the content of the Book of Isaiah, the Prophet, which are able to reveal the ontological foundations of this war. It is the clash between the two incompatible experiences of existence: the existence of a human community in peace and that of a community in war. Ukraine has become …

Volume Cxliv, Number 15, February 28, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Ud In The News Feb. 22-28, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Dennis Doyle joined NewsNation to discuss Pope Francis' legacy. In The Conversation, law professor Jeff Schmitt explains a constitutional crisis. Local media highlighted UD programs.

Reflection Of World Views In The Speech Discourse Of Fishermen Community, Akhmad Dzukaul Fuad, Anang Santoso, Yuni Pratiwi, Roekhan Roekhan, Sainee Tamphu

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Language reflects the logical structure of reality and shapes how speakers perceive themselves and their surroundings. Language relativity reinforces the connection between language and cultural behavior. This study examines the worldview of the Puger fishermen community, a speech community within Jember Pandhalungan culture, through their language use and discourse patterns. Their linguistic repertoire, shaped by coastal life in south Jember, East Java, influences their speech behavior. Using ethnographic communication methods, this study classifies and analyzes their speech discourse based on six worldview elements. Each discourse conveys meaning that defines their identity and perceptions of outsiders. Puger fishermen see themselves as …

How Parents Participate In The Christian Education And Spiritual Formation Of Their Children: A Case Study Of Hybrid Schooling, Shannon O'Hearn Downing

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine how parents participate in the Christian education and spiritual formation of their children who are enrolled in a classical Christian, hybrid-model school in the DC Metro Region. The theory that guided this case study was Christopher Watkin’s biblical critical theory, as it provides the proper framework for interpreting how parents enculturate their children in the Christian belief system of the family. The central research question was, “How do parents participate in the Christian education and spiritual formation of their children who are enrolled in a classical Christian, hybrid-model school in …

Celtic Pagan Influence In The Early Irish Church: The Conversion Of Ulster, Cassidy M. Mcnally

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation explores the influence of Celtic Pagan traditions on the early Irish Church in Ulster, from the introduction of Christianity in the late fourth century to the Viking invasions of the twelfth century. By integrating historical texts, archaeological findings, and comparative religious studies, it investigates how pre-Christian beliefs and rituals were assimilated into early Christian practices. The study begins by examining the arrival of Christianity in Ulster, highlighting how Celtic Paganism, characterized by its pantheon, nature worship, and druidic traditions, shaped the Christian framework. It delves into how early Christian leaders, such St. Patrick and St. Brigid, navigated these …

Holy Water, Chris Deacy

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a review of the short film, Holy Water (2024), directed by Claire Barnett.

Foul Evil Deeds, Chris Deacy

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Foul Evil Deeds (2024), directed by Richard Hunter.

Banr, Chris Deacy

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Banr (2025), directed by Erica Xia-Hou.

Religion And Film Part I: History And Criticism, Terry Lindvall

Communication Research Trends

No abstract provided.

Religion And Film Part Ii: Theology And Pedagogy, Terry Lindvall

Communication Research Trends

No abstract provided.

A Geologist, A Photographer And A Theologian Walk Into The Woods: Wonder, Grief And Hope In An Old-Growth Forest In An Age Of Wildfire, Vincent J. Miller, Frederick J. Swanson, David Paul Bayles

Intersections of Science and Faith

In 2007, Catholic theologian Vince Miller had a sabbatical and went to the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon. In the late 1970s and early '80s, this is the place where the fundamental research was done that established old growth as a certain kind of ecological community. This emerged out of the fuel of forestry, which was largely concerned prior to that with harvest schedules and maximum sustainable yield. So, the research they did there, which was profoundly interdisciplinary, engaged the ecosystem across all sorts of disciplines. Out of that interdisciplinary work, it became a place that began to welcome …

Program Review Report 2-25-25, Angela Brock

Program Review Committee

No abstract provided.

Ucc Minutes 2-25-25, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Six Students Win 2025 Mcgrath Award For Research In Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Devin Chivers

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The innovative projects showed how students connect ancient wisdom with modern questions across different fields.

Religion And The Internet, Heidi Campbell

Communication Research Trends

No abstract provided.

2025 February 21 - Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Bob Erlewine, Oral History Interview, 2025, Kat Hacanyan

Oral Histories

Bob Erlewine is the Director of the Center for Jewish Studies and professor of religious studies at EMU. In 2022, Erlewine left Illinois Wesleyan University and made his way to EMU as the newly appointed CJS Director. He is the second director of the center, taking over after Marty Shichtman's retirement. With a formal background in Jewish studies, he's been able to develop more academic curriculum and maintain strong community ties. In this interview, Erlewine talks about the things that eventually led him here, why having this center is particularly important at EMU, and where he hopes to guide it …

Ud In The News Feb. 15-21, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Four faculty contributed to The Conversation. OhioENGINEER's year-end issue featured experiences for students that lead to success on a national stage. U.S. News, CompositesWorld and The Christian Century, among others, also tapped UD expertise.

Volume Cxliv, Number 14, February 21, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Sexism In African And African-American Pentecostalism: A Black Liberation Perspective, Evelyn G. Okeke

Doctor of Ministry

This dissertation explores the scourge of sexism in African and African-American Pentecostalism within the context of a critique of Black Liberation Theology, including the many challenges the intersection of race, gender, and class poses for Black clergywomen seeking leadership roles in the Pentecostal church, their courageous attempts to tackle this problem, and the extent to which sexism has permeated the Pentecostal Church and contributed to the marginalization of Black clergywomen in that community. The broad issue is whether women qua human beings can represent Christ, to which question this study answered yes.

Sexism has harmed Black clergywomen in multiple ways, …

Kenyon Collegian - February 20, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Tales Of A Contemplative Academic: Lessons Learned From Integrating Meditation In The College Classroom, Steve Haberlin

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

In this autoethnographical reflective essay, the author recounts his struggles and micro-victories with integrating brief meditation with undergraduates at a private college. The reflection offers three major insights for other faculty considering sharing meditation in higher education.

Ud Historian Honors, Interviews Martin Scorsese At Nyc’S Old St. Patrick’S Cathedral, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Anthony Smith, an associate professor at UD, presented Martin Scorsese with the ACHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award.

Ud In The News Feb. 8-14, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Michelle Pautz talked to The Chronicle of Higher Education about what keeps stressed faculty members going. The National Desk, French Catholic newspaper LaCroix and Religion News Service are among other media tapping UD faculty expertise.

Quaker Campus, February 13, 2025 (Vol. 23, Issue 9), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

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Kenyon Collegian - February 13, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

The Politics Of U.S. Religious Freedom And The War On Gaza, Elizabeth Shakman Hurd Phd

Department of Religion Events

It is not possible to understand what is happening in Gaza, or in the US, without understanding the religious politics of American support for Israel. This lecture delves into the swirling mixture of religion, history, and politics that shape relations between these two states. The structure of that relationship also shapes what it means to be religiously free in the US today. Whose religion is free? And whose is defined as heresy, terrorism, or anti-Americanism? At a moment in which US-Israeli relations have come under unprecedented strain and scrutiny, it is helpful to approach this relationship from outside the demands …