Religion Department News
Recent News Stories
- The Bridge: Campus News
Students reflect on life and death in a culminating course experience
Read “Students reflect on life and death in a culminating course experience”Students in the Issues in Living and Dying course concluded the semester with an integrative experience that brought classroom learning into meaningful conversation with family.
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage students visit Beth Hillel Temple for interfaith learning experience
Read “Carthage students visit Beth Hillel Temple for interfaith learning experience”Students in the Understanding(s) of Religion and the Issues in Living and Dying courses visited Beth Hillel Temple for an immersive interfaith learning experience.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage students gain insight into end-of-life care during Proko Funeral Home visit
Read “Carthage students gain insight into end-of-life care during Proko Funeral Home visit”As part of the course Issues in Living and Dying, 25 Carthage students participated in an experiential learning visit to Proko Funeral Home.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Students explore life, death, and grief at Dinner with Death event
Read “Students explore life, death, and grief at Dinner with Death event”On Dec. 3, students in the Issues in Living and Dying class hosted their Dinner with Death event.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Students reflect on mortality at Dinner with Death event
Read “Students reflect on mortality at Dinner with Death event”On May 5, the spring semester Issues of Living and Dying class concluded with a special Dinner with Death event — a final integrative experience.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage students experience hospitality and generosity at iftar dinners
Read “Carthage students experience hospitality and generosity at iftar dinners”Students in the Understandings of Religion and Islam courses participated in several home iftar (fast-breaking) dinners with Turkish families in Chicago.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Issues in Living and Dying class hosts ‘Death with Dinner’ event
Read “Issues in Living and Dying class hosts ‘Death with Dinner’ event”On May 6, students in the spring 2024 Issues in Living and Dying class hosted their “Death with Dinner” event.
- Stories of Impact
In place of final, event normalizes end-of-life planning
Professor Sandie Bisciglia ’94, who teaches Issues of Living and Dying, decided to make the course’s final exam more interactive. The “Death with Dinner” event was held for the third time in December.Read “In place of final, event normalizes end-of-life planning” - The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage students demonstrate understanding and respect at iftar dinner
About 45 Carthage students participated in an iftar (breaking of the fast) dinner at the Turkish American Society of Chicago on April 1 as part of class activities.Read “Carthage students demonstrate understanding and respect at iftar dinner” - The Bridge: Campus News
Learn about the Jewish High Holy Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, otherwise known as the Jewish New Year, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 25 and ends on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 27.Read “Learn about the Jewish High Holy Holiday: Rosh Hashanah” - The Bridge: Campus News
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox holiday is called Mabon (pronounced MAH-bon) and is usually celebrated around Sept. 21.Read “Celebrating the Autumn Equinox” - The Bridge: Kudos
Students learn about Ramadan at iftar dinner in Chicago
About forty-five Carthage students participated in an iftar (breaking of the fast) dinner organized by the Niagara Foundation at the Turkish American Society of Chicago.Read “Students learn about Ramadan at iftar dinner in Chicago” - The Bridge: Campus News
Ramadan Mubarak: Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all
Read “Ramadan Mubarak: Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all”Learn about Ramadan, which started on Saturday, April 2.
Carthage students visit Islamic Society of Midwest and Turkish American Society of Chicago
Students visited the Islamic Society of Midwest and Turkish American Society of Chicago on Nov. 7, as part of class activities for REL 3500 Christians and Muslims: Conflict vs. Dialogue.Read “Carthage students visit Islamic Society of Midwest and Turkish American Society of Chicago”
Prof. Fatih Harpci published in new text
Professor Fatih Harpci, chair of the Religion Department, is featured in a new book.Read “Prof. Fatih Harpci published in new text”Prof. Fatih Harpci publishes research in peer-reviewed journal and presents at conference
Prof. Fatih Harpci presents research on neighbors, Muslim humanitarianism, and COVID-19.Read “Prof. Fatih Harpci publishes research in peer-reviewed journal and presents at conference”
Carthage launches new interfaith studies minor
Carthage will offer a new minor in interfaith studies. Learn about the minor and its requirements.Read “Carthage launches new interfaith studies minor”
