Newswise Feature Channel: Religion

Notre Dame's College of Arts & Letters Launches ND Population Analytics to Accelerate Policy-Relevant Work Through Big Data

University of Notre Dame — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:40:37 EST

The College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame has launched a data-focused research effort that will foster and advance multidisciplinary work on a wide range of pressing demographic issues facing society, including poverty, rising inequality, declining health in the United States, family instability and falling religious participation.

Improving Health in Rural Areas Takes Community

University of Georgia — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:10:23 EST

Involving local leaders and churches could make all the difference in rural communities in diabetes prevention, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia.

The Influence of Religious Identification on Strategic Green Marketing Orientation

Journal of Business Ethics — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:10:43 EST

UNLV Expert Available: Christmas Traditions -- From Santa Claus to the Gingerbread Man

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:27 EST

'Tis the season for UNLV folklore expert Katherine Walker to guide us through some of the holiday season's holliest and jolliest customs.

Social Diversity on Corporate Boards in a Country Torn by Civil War

Journal of Business Ethics — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:10:40 EST

Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen

University of Miami — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:30:36 EST

University of Miami professors discuss the history of the cathedral and the efforts to restore it following the 2019 fire.

Expert Available: Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms

George Washington University — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:06 EST

In June of this year, Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. However, earlier this week, federal judge John W. deGravelles... ...

Religiosity, Spirituality, and Meaning-Making Generally Associated with Lower Suicidality

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:13 EST

All aspects of religiosity, spirituality, and meaning-making (R/S/M) relate to suicidality in people with a psychiatric diagnosis or a recent suicide attempt, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

Chula Launches "Phipitbharat 2024" Teacher Training Program and MOU Signing Ceremony to Promote Hindi Language Instruction

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:55:50 EST

Chulalongkorn University, through its Institute of Asian Studies, Indian Studies Center, and the Faculty of Arts, hosted the "Phipitbharat 2024" teacher training program to enhance knowledge of both traditional and modern India.

Chula's Halal Science Center in Pattani Wins National Award for "Outstanding Contributor to Muslim Youth in the Field of Science and Technology"

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:55:18 EST

Mr. Pitak Admareh, Assistant Director of the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University (Pattani office), received an honorary plaque on behalf of the center. The award recognized the center as an outstanding contributor to Muslim youth in the national category for "Science and Technology" at the YMAT AWARD 2024.

Quemar Incienso Puede Suponer Riesgos Para La Salud De Las Personas Con Alergias Y Asma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

En muchas culturas, es comun quemar incienso para practicas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales y ancestrales.

Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.

Definitions of 'Church' and 'Association of Churches' Must Be Updated to Prevent Abuse of Special Legal Protections, Study Argues

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:55:54 EST

New research from Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer highlights how the federal tax law definitions for "church" and "convention or association of churches" require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations.

MSU Expert: Can Schools Stop Students From Praying?

Michigan State University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:05:24 EST

School prayer has been an issue facing school districts for decades. Cases have arisen in the lower courts in which public school educators or students have wanted to pray in various contexts and, as a result, the courts created a reasonably helpful -- albeit far from perfect -- set of tests and factors to be considered to determine when praying at school is appropriate.

Cedars-Sinai Rabbi Offers Insight, Inspiration for High Holidays

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:05:49 EST

The Jewish High Holidays, a time of reflection, repentance and new intentions, begins Oct. 2 at sundown with Rosh Hashanah--the Jewish New Year. Jason Weiner, PhD, senior rabbi at Cedars-Sinai, offers meaningful inspiration for the year ahead.

Survey Reports on Jewish Students' Experiences at U.S. Colleges

Tufts University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:22 EST

The percentage of Jewish students on U.S. college campuses who said their Jewish identity was very important to them increased significantly from 2022 to 2024, according to a new study by a Tufts political scientist.

Friday the 13th: Do You Freak Out?

University of Miami — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:05:22 EST

University of Miami religious studies professors cast an eye--though not an evil one--on our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.

Experts Available: 2024 presidential election, policies and more

Washington University in St. Louis — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:05:08 EST

The following is a list of Washington University in St. Louis faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics related to the election, politics and national and local issues.For assistance, contact Sara Savat at 314-935-9615 or sara.savat@wustl.edu.Daniel Butler, professor of political science, Arts & Sciencesdaniel.

Expert Available: Rise of Religion in Public Education

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:22 EST

The practice of mixing religion and public education is on the rise. ...

New Book Explores 12-Year Study on Religion, Politics, and Community Engagement in Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:05:13 EST

Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock.