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The Jun Zhou Lectures on Theravada Buddhism
The Divinity School is pleased to offer a series of six lectures on various topics in Theravada Budd...More Info
Religions in the Americas Lecture Series
The Marty Center's Religions in the Americas lecture series will bring leading scholars in the field...More Info
New Faculty
We're delighted to announce three new faculty members who represent a wide range of expertise in the...More Info
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APPLYING TO THE DIVINITY SCHOOL
Join our community of scholars and professionals who guide the public’s understanding of religion.
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- PhD Program: Tuesday, January 7, 2020
- MA | MDiv Programs: January 7 (Priority)
- MA | MDiv Programs: April 13 (Final deadline for international students)
- MA | MDiv Programs: August 1 (Final deadline for domestic students)
- Domestic AMRS Applications: October 15 (Winter admission); January 7 (Spring admission); August 1 (Autumn admission)
- International AMRS Applications: October 15 (Spring admissions); April 13 (Autumn admission)
Academics
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Areas of Research and Study
Focusing on religious thought and traditions and their value. > Learn More
Constructive Studies in Religion
Concentrating on the development of Western religious traditions from their origins to the present. > Learn More
Historical Studies in Religion
The study of Islam as a textual tradition inscribed in history and particular cultural contexts. > LEARN MORE
Islamic Studies
Interdisciplinary focus on religious ideas, practices, institutions, and movements in American religion. > LEARN MORE
Religions in the Americas
The humanistic study of religious traditions and phenomena – and literature and society in relation to religion. > LEARN MORE
Religion and the Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary research on topics in Buddhism. > LEARN MORE
Buddhist Studies at UChicago
Sightings
Commenting on Religion in Public Life
Searching for Hope
Martin Marty considers the place of hope in the realm of religion today.
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The Martin Marty Center
The Martin Marty Center for the Public Understanding of Religion offers scholarly perspectives on religious questions facing the wider public: through conferences and events, fellowship programs, and our twice-weekly electronic publication Sightings, we work on the intersection of religion and public life.