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. 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. We welcome submissions incorporating all methodological and theoretical approaches, and highly encourage interdisciplinary papers....

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Upcoming Events

  1. Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes

    Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes

    December 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Location: 314 Royce Hall
  2. And God Laughed: Humor in the Bible

    And God Laughed: Humor in the Bible

    January 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Location: 314 Royce Hall
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Winter Courses 2025

Winter Quarter offerings are now available and bring both perennial favorites, like "Religion, Film and Media" and "History of Early Christians", and newer courses like "In Search of Meaning: From Holy Texts to Hollywood" and "Intro to Hinduism, Jainism & Sikhism".  Curious about all of the offerings? Click here to take a look at all of the course offerings for the current academic year...

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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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