ALLEGHENY RELIGIOUS STUDIES STUDENTS LEARN BY DOING
- Explore the complex intersection of religion and culture in American life.
- Examine the history of religions, religious ethics, social justice, and religion and the environment.
- Engage in field trips, research projects, internships, and community service activities that deepen understanding of religion and its role in society.
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THE JAMES F. SHERIDAN, JR. MEMORIAL FUND
Established in honor of Philosophy Professor James F. Sheridan, the fund encourages participation in conferences and professional meetings and offers support for course-enrichment experiences and research.
THE TOWNS FAMILY LECTURESHIP IN PRACTICAL ETHICS
Established in 1992, the lectureship provides a forum for informed ethical decision-making by bringing notable experts on moral choice within the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
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