A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

The ancient studies program acknowledges the importance of approaching the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Students are encouraged to ...

Though rooted in the past, classics is a constantly evolving discipline. If you want to deepen your knowledge of the languages, literatures, art, archaeology, religion, philosophy, and history of ...

Religious texts have shaped human thought, culture, and civilization for millennia. Some of these texts date back thousands of years and offer a glimpse into humanity’s earliest attempts to understand ...

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global anxiety. News cycles focus on missiles, alliances, oil routes, and military calculations. Yet the land ...

Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

The Program in Judaic Studies invites you to this seminar with Shlomo Zuckier on Thursday, March 5. Religious Zionism has in recent years become one of the most influential forces in Israel’s ...

Janowitz draws examples from ancient Israelite verbal and nonverbal divine representation, the apostle Paul’s linguistic letter/spirit model, Christian debates about the limits of language to best ...

At UD, our religious studies and theology majors are part of a tight-knit community of learners, asking critical questions about the study of religion and theology today. You'll be prepared to ...