Notice Board

The Religious Studies Department and the Religious Studies Interfaith Fund present:

Old Stories in New Forms: Mapping a Medieval Japanese Buddhist Purgatory onto a Modern Urban Ghetto
Guest Speaker:  Prof. Jessica L. Main (Institute of Asian Research/Department of Asian Studies - UBC)
Day/Date:  Friday, March 17, 2017
Time:  12:00 noon
Location:  TH-277
Note:  Q & A will take place after the lecture ends at 1:00 p.m.

Please see attachment for abstract details.

The Department of Religious Studies presents:

Oxford wants my book and other delusions of an academic life
Guest Speaker:  Dr. Thomas Robinson (RELS Department)
Day/Date:  Thursday, March 30, 2017
Time:  2:00 p.m.
Location:  AH100 (Andy's Place - Anderson Hall)

After 31 years, Dr. Thomas Robinson has decided to grade his final assignments and spend time with his grandkids and lovely wife, Sharon.

Healthy relationships. Healthy Campus.

The Department of History Colloquium Series presents the following:

Title:  Formidable Goddess: Tracing the Rise of Durga, the Buffalo-Demon Crusher
Lecturer:  Prof. Hillary Rodrigues (Religious Studies Department)
Day/Date:  Friday, January 20, 2017
Location:  B-660 (University Hall)

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Dr. John Harding (Religious Studies Department) will present "How does Buddhism Relate to Christmas in Canada?" on Thursday, December 15th (12:00 noon) at Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of Keg Restaurant - 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive S.).

Cost:  $12 (includes lunch) or $2 (includes coffee/tea)

CALL FOR PAPERS
Deadline:  April 14, 2017

Research in Religious Studies Conference
April 29 - 30, 2017
U of Lethbridge
Anderson Hall