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The Inverse Wisdom of a Second-Century Martyr
"She has a vibrant personality. She is a grandstander. She sees martyrdom—and that means testimony—as a personal glorification. She has no interest in theology or in other people’s martyrdom; this is her performance." -Sarah Ruden interviewed by curr...
October 27, 2025
MDiv Student, Lilia Ellis, on 'Loving Thy Enemy' for 'The Christian Century'
"'Do not rejoice when your enemies fall,' says Proverbs—but it takes on a life of its own in the faceless social media hive mind. Like contagion, righteous anger moves in groups. It only takes a critical mass of people to give permission for antisoci...
September 12, 2025
Marquis Who's Who Honors Apryl Renee Brown for Expertise in Religion, Public Health and Health Care
Apryl Renee Brown, current MDiv student, has been included in the Marquis Who’s Who. Brown also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University and a Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University. In 2024, she was named a fellow at the Inst...
September 11, 2025
Summer Internships Showcase Divinity School Students’ Research, Creativity, and Public Engagement
Each summer, Divinity School students bring their academic training into new contexts, from museums and research centers to cultural institutions and nonprofits. Their internships highlight the many ways scholarship in religion connects with public l...
September 8, 2025
2024-2025 Academic Year Awards and Prizes
The Divinity of School awards and prizes are presented on an annual, cyclical, and ad hoc basis, depending on the nature of the honor. Below is a list of prizes and awards presented in the 2024-2025 academic year, inclusive of University-wide awards...
June 13, 2025
Walton Yan, AB'25, Religious Studies Major, Featured in UChicago News
UChicago News recently published their annual piece featuring upcoming graduates, "Class of 2025 reflects on the many roads to Convocation." This year's round-up featured Walton Yan, a triple major in Religious Studies, Germanic Studies, and Art Hist...
June 4, 2025
Religious Studies Minor Awarded 'Projects for Peace' Grant
Anthony Calixto, a 2025 Public Policy major with minors in Quantitative Social Analysis and Religious Studies, has been awarded a 2025 Projects for Peace Grant of $10,000. Calixto’s project, “Mentorship Program for Community Peace,” will be implement...
April 9, 2025
Rachel Carbonara, PhD Student
Rachel examines contemporary energy healing practices in the Americas. ...
September 22, 2021