| | Welcome to the first-ever all-digital publication of Perspectives: On Religion!
There is no doubt that this has been a year of unprecedented change in our nation, our state, and our university. As we continue to navigate these waters, we want to provide some updates about the department, including the course we have charted forward and the things we have accomplished over the past year. | | | | Ellen S. Holstein honors our late colleague, Dr. Holstein, by collecting memories from his students, colleagues, and friends. | | | Paul Dilley, current DEO of Religious Studies and future DEO of the combined CARS department, gives an update on the department and its upcoming merger with the Department of Classics. | | | | Dr. Brandon Dean reports on the wonderful research conducted by our undergraduate students last Spring. | | | Dr. Brandon Dean reflects on his first semester as a permanent member of our faculty, including his student trip to Kalona and his ever-popular Cemetery Walk. | | | | Updates from our faculty and graduate students: publications, presentations, leadership positions, etc. | | | Dr. Hyaeweol Choi writes about her time serving as the President of the Association for Asian Studies (2024-2025). | | | | PhD candidate Carlos Ruiz-Martinez writes about the research he conducted during his Marcus Bach Fellowship. | | | Recently-graduated student, Dr. Kefas Lamak, on his new faculty position. | | | | Maureen Walterhouse has been the backbone of the Department of Religious Studies since 1989. Maureen will be retiring this June, and we will host an open house to celebrate her impactful career. | | | |
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