Religion in the public sphere can provide opportunities for social capital

Today’s discourse about religion in the public sphere is dominated by debates around radicalisation, narrow sectarian schooling, regression in women’s rights and illiberalism. This distorts the reality of what religion can offer the public sphere, Rvd Dr James Walters argues. The vast majority of religious life provides social capital, helping us to see beyond self-interest and the destructive excesses of an individualistic society

Where Soul Meets Body: Narsai's Depiction of the Soul-Body Relationship in Context

Pre-publication draft (not intended for circulation or citation) of a contribution to a forthcoming edited volume on Narsai of Nisibis. Any comments, suggestions, or corrections are welcome (email to [email protected])

Understanding the contested religious histories behind the Gaza War

Liberals talk about statehood, the Right talks about terrorism, and the Left talks about colonisation. Who will talk about religion? Asks Professor James Walters

Sigma Gamma Epsilon Chapter Service Award

The Chapter Service Award for Sigma Gamma Epsilon was developed, voted on, and approved by the student delegates at the 42nd Biennial Convention in Charlotte, NC, November 3, 2012. The Chapter Service Award is based upon a non-profit/non-chapter fund raising activity that benefits the department, institution, or community. This report provides information on qualifications for eligibility and profiles the two award winning chapters for 2012-2013, Epsilon Eta Chapter at Radford University and Epsilon Theta Chapter at Northwest Missouri State University