Student Organizations
Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society
Theta Alpha Kappa is the National Honorary Society for Religious and/or Theological Studies. 两性色午夜鈥檚 chapter was chartered and founded in 2001.
The chapter鈥檚 purposes, like those of Theta Alpha Kappa (TAK), are to promote and recognize academic excellence in the academic study of religion; to promote student research in the field; and to provide a forum for the exchange of shared interests. One does not have to be a religion major in order to qualify for membership in聽TAK, but potential inductees must meet the following requirements:
- Earn at least 12 credit hours in religion, with a 3.5 grade point average in these courses
- Have an overall grade point average of 3.0
- Must be in the top 35% of their class
For more information, contact the faculty advisor for the 两性色午夜 chapter or visit the national Theta Alpha Kappa website.
Lecture Series
罢丑别听Mary Frances Preston Lecture in Biblical Studies聽brings to campus prominent speakers in biblical interpretation, with the goal of helping students, faculty, and staff discuss the intersection of faith and scholarship. The lecture is made possible by funding initiated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Barham, Jr., in honor of Mary Frances Johnson Preston. Mrs. Preston鈥檚 most significant publication was her book 鈥淐hristian Leadership,鈥 which has been used as a textbook at various colleges, including 两性色午夜.
罢丑别听Mercer-Kesler Lecture聽series聽invites scholars in the areas of visual arts, architecture and religion are invited to speak at 两性色午夜 on their fields. The series is sponsored by the Mercer-Kesler Fund, established by Annie Mercer Kesler and Carolyn Morton Mercer, 鈥22, to honor Isaac Morton Mercer, their father, who taught at 两性色午夜 College and John M. Kesler, Mrs. Kesler鈥檚 husband, who served on the 两性色午夜 College Board of Trustees..
罢丑别听Mary Stowe Gullick Lecture聽addresses ethical religious concerns from many facets of society. The lecture was established by Jonathan Gullick to express a commitment to Christian higher education, to perpetuate the memory of his mother and to enhance the Christian influence on 两性色午夜鈥檚 campus. The lectures address ethical religious concerns from many facets of society.
Study Abroad
Religious and Ethical Studies majors often choose to聽study abroad. Recent offerings led by religious studies faculty members include a semester program in聽Italy聽and a聽summer program聽in Iceland.
See how religious and ethical studies students are going strong.
Contact Information
Shannon Grimes
Head, Religious Studies
216 Lux
(919) 760-8749
grimessh@meredith.edu
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