UCLA Journal of Religion

The UCLA Journal of Religion is a student-run undergraduate journal dedicated to publishing papers on diverse topics in religious studies. Submissions for Vol. 6 will be accepted from January 2nd through February 17th, 2025. We aim to engage and familiarize students with the process of journal publication--a cornerstone of academic life--and provide an opportunity for them to display their research in this fascinating field....

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Upcoming Events

  1. Seeking Liberation: Contemporary Female Ascetic Orders Among the Jains

    Seeking Liberation: Contemporary Female Ascetic Orders Among the Jains

    April 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Location: Online on Zoom
  2. Spread and Stack: The Development of the Roman Catholic Church from 33-461

    Spread and Stack: The Development of the Roman Catholic Church from 33-461

    April 16 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Location: Kaplan 365
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Spring Courses 2025

Spring Quarter offerings are now available and bring new courses like "Jainism and Gender", "Religion and Reason in Public" and "Religion and the Quest for Happiness", in addition to perennial favorites, like "Women, Gender and Religion", "Jesus of Nazareth in Historical Research", and "Religion and Liberation." Curious about all of the offerings? Click here to take a look at all of the course offerings...

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Fulfill GE Requirements

Learn things that your Priest, Imam, Pastor or Rabbi never taught you. The Study of Religion is not what you think, and it helps explain so much about the world. Take one of our many General Education courses to fulfill your GE requirements and get a better sense of Study of Religion. From Religion in LA to Religion and Violence, Origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to Demons in the Ancient World, Spirit of Medicine and introductions to many world religions, and more!...

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