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RELIGST 4: What Didn't Make the Bible

Tue, Thu 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Over two billion people alive today consider the Bible to be sacred scripture. But how did the books that made it into the bible get there in the first place? 

RELIGST 10N: The Good Death

Mon, Wed 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

We often discuss what makes a 'good life' - that is a life worth living, a life exemplary of one's values and ideals, a life full of meaning. But what makes a 'good death'?

RELIGST 56: Exploring Chinese Religions

Mon, Wed 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM

An overview of major themes and historical developments in 5000 years of Chinese religion.

RELIGST 153: Buddhist Tantra

Mon, Wed 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

An introduction to Buddhist Tantra through themes of historical development, philosophy, contemplative and ritual dynamics, visual and material culture, from medieval India

RELIGST 262/362: Sex and the Early Church

Tue, Thu 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

This course examines the ways first- through sixth-century Christians addressed questions regarding human sexuality.

Equipping students for global citizenship
From politics and art to science and war, the study of religion opens a gateway to understanding the world around us. Religious literacy is key to global citizenship in the 21st century.

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November
12
Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025. 12:00pm - 1:20pm

Graduate student AAR practice session to workshop conference presentations with the RS community. 

November
19
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025. 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Location
Building 260, Pigott Hall
(450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 260, Stanford, CA 94305)
Room 252, German Studies Library

Abstract:

"This lecture deals with the interreligious dialogue in the writings of Rabbi Moshe David Valle. Valle showed a keen interest in…

December
4
Date:
Thursday, December 4, 2025. 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location
Humanities Center
424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305
Levinthal Hall

Abstract:

My talk will examine the…