David Stowe interviewed by CBS News on Christian Pop music
January 7, 2022
David Stowe, Professor of Religious Studies, was interviewed in December of 2021 about the history of contemporary Christian pop music. Read the article here.
Ramadan at MSU: 2022
January 6, 2022
Beginning in early April, many MSU students and employees will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan. As we work toward promoting a more inclusive Spartan community, please take a moment…
Amy DeRogatis featured on CBC Radio-Canada for work with American Religious Sounds Project
December 21, 2021
Department Chair Amy DeRogatis was featured on CBC Radio-Canada about her work with the American Religious Sounds Project, a collaboration with Ohio State University Associate Professor Isaac Weiner. What does…
College Honors Faculty Promoted in 2021
December 15, 2021
The College of Arts & Letters is pleased to recognize the faculty members who recently were promoted to full professor, associate professor, or associate professor-fixed term. These faculty were honored during special ceremonies at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in October and November.
Congratulations to Dr. Jon Keune!
September 5, 2021
Dr. Jon Keune has published Shared Devotion, Shared Food: Equality and the Bhakti-Caste Question in Western India with Oxford University Press! "This gem of a book explores the relationship between…
Conversations with CAL Offers a Preview to Arts Launch
September 3, 2021
The College of Arts & Letters is excited to share what we hope will become a new and long-standing tradition here at Michigan State University. This fall, we are presenting a week-long celebration of the vibrant arts scene here on campus. This week-long celebration, named Arts Launch, will be held September 12-18 .
Amy DeRogatis Appointed Department of Religious Studies Chairperson
August 3, 2021
Amy DeRogatis, Professor of Religion and American Culture, is the new Chairperson of the Department of Religious Studies, appointed to a five-year term that began July 15, 2021. DeRogatis has been part of the Department of Religious Studies faculty since August 1998.
First Endowed Chair of Spirituality Appointed
May 14, 2021
An engaged and dynamic scholar committed to expanding inclusion, fostering empowerment, and developing citizen leaders, Morgan Shipley has been appointed as the Inaugural Endowed Chair of Spirituality at Michigan State…
Commencement Website Celebrates Class of 2021
May 3, 2021
The Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters celebrates the Class of 2021 through a dedicated website, classof2021.cal.msu.edu, with congratulatory messages, commencement videos, and celebratory images as well as…
Religious Studies Graduates Honored for Achievements
April 26, 2021
The Department of Religious Studies is proud to present the 2021 Religious Studies Awards to six outstanding students – Madelyn Webb, Yael Eichhorn, Erica Lavista, Alana Davis, Charron Mcrae, and…