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Then and now. Here in Boston and around the world. Rooted in Catholicism and open to the world.
At Emmanuel, our students delve into the richness and diversity of the human encounter with the sacred from the ancient past to the present day. Because religion plays a central role in human culture, religious literacy is critical for anyone wishing to understand our rapidly globalizing world. The academic study of theology and religion allows students to understand and analyze the many ways humans have sought to understand the purpose of existence, the destiny of the universe and what it means to live a good life.
Our courses span a broad range, engage all religious with openness and respect and invite students to think critically and creatively about how religious traditions have shaped our world. Courses frequently consider questions about poverty, ecology and human rights and emphasize experiential and service learning and social justice.
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Emmanuel’s theology and religious studies department offers a departmental major and minor, as well as a minor in Catholic studies. In addition to exploring topics in Catholicism, the department offers coursework in Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Chinese and other world religions.
See what we offerOUR FACULTY AND STUDENTS
Faculty research, publish and present in their field and often collaborate side-by-side with students to help them explore their disciplines in greater depth, building on knowledge gained in the classroom and offering a unique hands-on, real-world experience. At Emmanuel, there’s an energy on campus that brings people and ideas together - in the classroom, across campus, throughout Boston and beyond.
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Hines Speaks on "Testament of Mary"
Professor of Theology Mary Hines took part in the New Repertory Theater's Spotlight Symposium Series, in which artists, academics and other experts discuss ideas related to the featured play. On February 7, 2016, following "The Testament of Mary," Dr. Hines served as a panelist on the topic "Studying Mary: Questions of Faith," moderated by WBUR senior education editor Louise Kennedy.
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Fr. Leclerc Speaks on Gospel of Luke
Associate Professor of Theology + Religious Studies and department chair Fr. Thomas Leclerc, M.S., gave a three-part presentation on the Gospel of Luke for the Adult Education program at St. John the Evangelist Church in Cambridge, Mass., in February 2016: 1) Luke and His Gospel; 2) Major Themes in Luke's Gospel; 3) The Passion according to Luke.
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Johnston Releases New Book
Assistant Professor of Theology + Religious Studies Laurie Johnston's new book, Can War Be Just in the 21st Century?, has been published by Orbis Books. She also attended the Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting in Toronto in January.
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Small classes, big advantages
Emmanuel's Theology + Religious Studies faculty are engaged teacher-scholars with a wide range of interests, from the Hebrew prophet to liberation theology. They teach courses which draw on ancient traditions, but also invite their students to experience contemporary societies through travel courses and service-learning.
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Southern Africa: Religion, Gender and AIDS
For two weeks in May 2015, 10 students traveled to Africa for the service-learni...
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Hines '66 Elected to Lead Catholic Theological Society
Dr. Mary Hines '66, Professor of Theology, was recently elected Vice President o...
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Contemplation and Action: Travel Course to Belgium and Italy
In May 2014, 11 Emmanuel students traveled abroad through a faculty-led travel c...
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OUR ALUMNI
Equipped with a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education and real-world experience within their disciplines, Emmanuel graduates go on to make their mark at companies and organizations locally, nationally and internationally. Many students also choose to continue their education at the master’s or doctorate level. Check out where some of our recent graduates are thriving!
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