Religion

Darian Shump is a Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences alumnus who earned a master’s in history and ethnography of religions in 2019 from the Department of Religion. Courtesy image.
11/06/25

Alumni Spotlight: Darian Shump

David Newheiser is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Religion who studies the role of religious traditions in ethical, political and cultural debates. Photo by Devin Bittner.
10/30/25

Faculty Spotlight: David Newheiser

Albie Sachs
10/27/25

FSU welcomes prominent human rights activist Albie Sachs for film screening and lecture

"Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage" installation view, 2025. Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 18, 2025 – March 14. (Jamie Rager)
09/17/25

FSU MoFA exhibition examines Indigenous relationships with water

Devin Burns graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with dual bachelor’s degrees in history and religion from the Department of History and Department of Religion. Courtesy Photo.
08/14/25

Alumni Spotlight: Devin Burns

FSU summer Commencement.
07/31/25

FSU College of Arts and Sciences set to honor new graduates Aug. 1

Elizabeth Cecil
07/15/25

Ritual Research

Joseph Hellweg.
06/26/25

FSU religion scholar awarded prestigious fellowship to Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music

Sean Faletti is a senior at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in creative writing through the Department of English and human rights and social justice through the Department of Religion. Courtesy photo.
12/12/24

Student Spotlight: Sean Faletti

The Florida State University Department of Religion continues to produce leading scholars in the field of American religious history by connecting them with opportunities that allow them to succeed early in their careers. Photo by Devin Bittner.
11/26/24

Latest award underscores FSU Department of Religion’s legacy of excellence with Young Scholars in American Religion program

Matthew Goff is a professor in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
10/24/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Goff

Sonia Hazard, FSU assistant professor of American religious history
07/16/24

FSU professor awarded prestigious fellowship to study Indigenous religious history and texts

Arya Adityan is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in religion. Courtesy photo.
07/11/24

Student Spotlight: Arya Adityan

Rosemary Kellison
07/08/24

Both Sides Now

Bryan Cuevas is the John F. Priest Professor of Religion and a former Guggenheim Fellow in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
05/02/24

Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Cuevas

More than Human graphic
04/22/24

Florida State University Department of Religion to host interdisciplinary conference on Indigenous religious traditions