About Us

UCLA received a gift of $2 million from an anonymous donor and intends to use the funding to establish the Robert E. Archer Chair in the Study of Religion, the first endowed chair of its kind for the campus. Pending the approval of the UCLA Academic Senate, the permanent appointment chair will support a distinguished faculty member in UCLA’s interdepartmental degree program in the study of religion, founded a half-century ago within the division of humanities. Read more...

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Upcoming Events

  1. My Grandfather’s Altar

    My Grandfather’s Altar

    May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Location: 314 Royce Hall
  2. Reckoning with the Roots of Antisemitism and Racism

    Reckoning with the Roots of Antisemitism and Racism

    May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Location: 314 Royce Hall
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Spring Courses 2024

The Spring Quarter offerings are now available and include everything from "Demons and Fear in the Ancient World" to "Women, Gender and Religion", to "Religious Facisms and Antifacisms", "God and the Good" and "Jesus of Nazareth in Historical Research" - and more! Have questions? Contact College Advisor/Counselor, Beth Kraemer. What...

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Fulfill GE Requirements

Learn things that your Priest, Imam, Pastor or Rabbi never taught you. The Study of Religion is not what you think, and it helps explain so much about the world. Take one of our many General Education courses to fulfill your GE requirements and get a better sense of Study of Religion. From Religion in LA to Religion and Violence, Origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to Demons in the Ancient World, Spirit of Medicine and introductions to many world religions, and more!...

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