Rethinking “Dead” Language Instruction: Ancient Languages and Modern Language Pedagogy
A Craft of Teaching in the Academic Study of Religion program. There is a widely accepted notion that teachers of ancient and so-called “dead” languages face a set of challenges distinct from that of modern language teachers, with different goals a...
“Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Were They Forgotten?” A Lecture by Rachel Elior
During his recent visit to Israel, President Barack Obama began his itinerary with a viewing of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Officials took this occasion to underscore the continuity from biblical ti...
Latin American Policy Forum: Keynote Speech
Álvaro Uribe Vélez, the former president of Colombia, delivers the keynote speech at the first Latin American Policy Forum: "Success Stories from Latin America;" with introductory remarks by David Axelrod, distinguished senior fellow at the Universit...
Women in Politics
Many political observers say 2012 was “The Year of the Woman.” Voters sent a record number of females to the U.S. Senate. And women—and issues that directly affect women—emerged as driving forces in the campaign. So what impact are they having ...
Tim Wise Speaking on “White Privilege, Race Today, and Affirmative Action”
Tim Wise, prominent US anti-racist writer and educator, engages the University of Chicago community in a dialogue on white privilege, the notion of a post-racial society, social justice, and race in the United States. This event took place on Monday, M...
A New Home for the Seminary Co-op Bookstore
In October 2012, the Seminary Co-op Bookstore moved from its location of 50 years to a new location at 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave. Join us on May 11, 2013, for the Grand Opening celebration, which will include book readings, signings, and live music.
Spring Craft of Teaching Seminar with Michael Kinnamon
The Spring Dean’s Craft of Teaching in the Academic Study of Religion seminar. Led by the 2013 Divinity School alumnus of the year, Prof. Michael Kinnamon (AM 1976, Ph.D. 1980), presently Spehar-Halligan Visiting Professor of Ecumenical Collaboration...
A Public Lecture by Yoram Bilu: “Moroccan Jews and the Shaping of Israel’s Sacred Geography”
Yoram Bilu was Visiting Professor in Israel Studies at the University of Chicago Divinity School in 2012. He served as a professor of psychology and sociology and anthropology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem until his retirement last year. Focusi...
Franke Forum: Elaine Hadley on “A Matter of Opinion: Why Victorian Liberalism Lingers”
The Chicago Humanities Forum presented a public event at the Gleacher Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, from 5:15 to 6:00 PM by Elaine Hadley entitled “A Matter of Opinion: Why Victorian Liberalism Lingers.” Hadley is Chair and Professor in the Dep...
Restoring Justice: The Legacy of Edward Levi
When President Gerald Ford nominated Edward Levi to be the Attorney General, Levi took over an office that had been marred by the corruption of the Watergate scandal. Levi's efforts to bring transparency, independence and integrity back to the Justice ...