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The Study of Religions Department at UCC is the only department dedicated to the study of religions on the island of Ireland. Our courses are solely taught from a non-theological and non-confessional perspective.

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Happening On 10/04/2024
09 Apr 2024

Study of Religions Research Seminar Series - Bharat Samaj Puja: Studying a Theosophical Ritual

The next lecture in the Study of Religions Research Seminar Series is on Wednesday 10 April 2024 from 5-6pm on MS Teams with Mriganka Mukhopadhyay on: Bharat Samaj Puja: Studying a Theosophical Ritual
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Bishop Paul Colton with Dr. Amanullah De Sondy
17 Mar 2024

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Patrick & Civic Choral Eucharist

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam was an honoured guest of Bishop Paul Colton celebrating the Feast of Saint Patrick & Civic Choral Eucharist and his Silver Jubilee Year alongside Cork City Council Cllrs, Oireachtas members & civic representatives led by the Lord Mayor of Cork at Saint Finbarre’s Cathedral on Sunday 17th March 2024
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16 Mar 2024

One God: Judaism, Christianity and Islam students visit the Chester Beatty Library

An absolute St. Patrick's Day treat for Dr. Amanullah De Sondy’s One God: Judaism, Christianity and Islam students to visit Chester Beatty for a magnificent tour with Dr. Moya Carey, Curator of Islamic Collections on Saturday 16th March 2024
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Professor Elizabeth Castelli
14 Mar 2024

Professor Elizabeth Castelli discusses Genders and Sexualities in Christianities

We were honoured to have Elizabeth Castelli, Professor of Religion, from Barnard College at Columbia University NYC in class. Students of Dr. Amanullah De Sondy’s One God: Judaism, Christianity and Islam students thoroughly enjoyed thought-provoking discussion on Genders and Sexualities in Christianities on Thursday 14th March 2024.
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