This page features a selection of essays written by our students, posted on the web with their permission.

• “Why Study Religion?” by Tim Davis, a recent REL graduate, for incoming students
• “September Eleventh” by Megan DeWald, written for REL 100 in the Spring of 2002
• “Nagarjuna as Philosophical Reformer” by Joshua McDonough, written for REL 460 in the Fall of 2003
• “Moving Forward” by Joshua McDonough, written for incoming students and printed in the Religious Studies Newsletter in the Spring of 2007
• “Some Background on Religion and Law in the U.S.” by Michael Manasco, written for Religious Studies Newsletter in the Spring of 2004
• “Religious Studies offers useful liberal arts degree” by Kathleen Penton, written for Religious Studies Newsletter in the Spring of 2004
• “Success Found in Defeat: A Response to Baptized in Blood” by Kathleen Penton, written for REL 490 in the Spring of 2002
• “Baptized in Blood: An Interpretation and Critical Response” by Nic Reagan, written for REL 490 in the Spring of 2002
• “Review: Under the Banner of Heaven” by Kyle Stephens, written for the Religious Studies Newsletter in the Spring of 2004