Residents at the CSWR are scholars deeply committed to the study of religion. Below, we spoke with Mary Balkon, M.Div. '20, on her research in animism, spiritual care, and the non-human world.... Read more about Mary Balkon: Spirituality and the Non-Human World

On Friday, April 13, at 4:00 PM, the CSWR will host a public panel featuring Linda Mercadante, Robert Fuller, Jeffrey Kripal, and Charles M. Stang, entitled "The Future of 'Spiritual, but Not Religious'".  This public panel is part of a collaboration between the CSWR and the Esalen Institute on a conference called "Spiritual, but Not Religious: Past, Present, Future(s)."  Dr. William B. Parsons, Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University and one of the main organizers of this conference, spoke about the Spiritual but Not Religious movement, its history, and the role...

Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world today. His style is often characterized as a “mystic” or “holy” minimalism, inspired in part by Gregorian chant. This panel explores the religious dimensions of Pärt’s music and how it has been received, performed, and adapted for various vocal and instrumental ensembles.... Read more about Video: Arvo Pärt's White Light: A Panel and Performance

Please note that due to inclement weather, the annual Hindu View of Life lecture has been canceled, and will be rescheduled at a future date.

Dr. Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad will give the annual Hindu View of Life lecture, entitled "Speaking For and Against Oneself".  Dr. Ram-Prasad, a Fellow of the British Academy and Distinguished Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy, will draw upon Hindu sources and his own experiences to examine the relationship between Hinduism and a multifaceted identity.  Below, Dr. Ram-Prasad spoke about his work and how it...