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Statement from the Department of Religious Studies
In the wake of numerous national news stories that have heightened our collective awareness of the pervasive reality of racism in America, the Department of Religious Studies condemns the many faces of white supremacy. We acknowledge the continued systemic effects of anti-Black racism in America’s institutions--in policing, judicial and penitentiary systems, religion, academia, education, home ownership, and healthcare—and the disproportionate violence it inflicts on African-Americans. To our African-American students, fellow faculty and staff, and Pittsburgh neighbors, we see you, we are listening, and we commit to being advocates of anti-racism.
Course Spotlight: The Pittsburgh Torah Scrolls Project
The students in Dr. Rachel Kranson’s “Jews and Judaism: Modern” course researched the histories of ten of the Torah
ReligYinz
In this online exhibit, students showcase original research on unexpected
Latest Department News
Our department is always bustling with news from our graduate students, undergraduate students, and faculty.
Digital Humanities Projects
Browse the project information on The Meyers Excavations Digital Archives Project and Footprints: Jewish Books
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Course Spotlight: The Pittsburgh Torah Scrolls Project
The students in Dr. Rachel Kranson’s “Jews and Judaism: Modern” course researched the histories of ten of the Torah Scrolls that can be found in the Pittsburgh area.
ReligYinz
In this online exhibit, students showcase original research on unexpected facets of religious life in Pittsburgh.
Latest Department News
Our department is always bustling with news from our graduate students, undergraduate students, and faculty.
Digital Humanities Projects
Browse the project information on The Meyers Excavations Digital Archives Project and Footprints: Jewish Books Through Time and Place.