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Religious Conversion and Community Belonging: Finding a New Home – Explore The Role Of Community In The Process Of Religious Conversion, Examining How Individuals Who Convert To A New Faith Often Find A Sense Of Belonging, Support, And Shared Identity Within Their New Religious Community, Which Plays A Crucial Role In Sustaining Their Beliefs and Practices.

Religious Conversion and Community Belonging: Finding a New Home - A Lecture (Professor Emelia Hawthorne, PhD - Department of Comparative Religious Studies, University of Ephemeral Truths) (Professor Hawthorne strides to…
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Religious Revivalism and Political Action: Faith as a Force for Social Change – Explore How Periods Of Religious Revivalism Have Sometimes Spurred Political And Social Movements, As Individuals And Groups Inspired By Renewed Faith Become Engaged In Advocating For Social Justice, Political Reform, Or Challenging Oppressive Systems, Demonstrating The Potential Of Religious Belief To Motivate Social Action.

Religious Revivalism and Political Action: Faith as a Force for Social Change (Welcome, History Buffs, Social Justice Warriors, and Anyone Who's Ever Wondered Why Church Ladies Get So Involved in…
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The History of Religious Libraries and Texts: Preserving and Transmitting Knowledge – Explore The Historical Significance Of Religious Libraries, Monasteries, And Scribes In Preserving And Transmitting Sacred Texts, Philosophical Writings, And Religious Knowledge Across Centuries, Playing A Crucial Role In The Intellectual And Cultural History Of Different Traditions.

The History of Religious Libraries and Texts: Preserving and Transmitting Knowledge (A Lecture for the Intellectually Curious) (Opening Slide: A dramatic image of the Library of Alexandria in flames, followed…
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Religious Music as a Form of Worship: Sound and Devotion – Explore The Role Of Music, Hymns, Chants, And Other Musical Forms In Religious Worship And Rituals, Examining How Music Is Used To Express Devotion, Create A Sense Of The Sacred, Facilitate Meditation Or Trance States, And Unite Congregations In Shared Spiritual Experience.

Religious Music as a Form of Worship: Sound and Devotion - A Sonic Pilgrimage (Lecture Begins - Cue the Organ Music! 🎶) Alright, settle down everyone! Grab your hymnals… or…
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Religious Ethics and Bioethics: Navigating Life and Death Decisions – Explore How Different Religious Traditions Provide Ethical Guidance And Frameworks For Navigating Complex Bioethical Issues, Such As End-of-Life Care, Medical Treatment Decisions, Organ Donation, And Reproductive Technologies, Drawing On Their Beliefs About The Sanctity Of Life, Human Dignity, And The Soul.

Religious Ethics and Bioethics: Navigating Life and Death Decisions – A Divine Comedy (and Tragedy!) in Healthcare (Professor's intro, sipping suspiciously strong coffee ☕) Alright, settle in, settle in! Welcome,…