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Department News
- David DiValerio appears on the Wisdom PodcastDavid DiValerio (Religious Studies and History) recently appeared on the Wisdom Podcast to discuss his new book, Mountain Dharma, as well as his ongoing …
- In Focus magazine article on professor’s new book on meditative retreat in Tibetan BuddhismDavid DiValerio (Religious Studies and History) has published a new book, titled Mountain Dharma: Meditative Retreat and the Tibetan Ascetic Self (Columbia University Press, …
- Congrats to Demetrius WilliamsDemetrius Williams (Religious Studies and Global Studies) has recently published a new book, titled The Cross of Christ in African American Christian Religious Experience: Piety, …
- Spotlight on Fahed MasalkhiReligious Studies affiliate faculty member Fahed Masalkhi and his work with UWM's Arabic language program are featured in this month's edition of In Focus. Read …
