Baylor Religion Dept

🎉Big news! We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Joao Chaves has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure at @Baylor! This milestone reflects his outstanding scholarship and dedication to his students. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! #SicEm

🎉 Huge congrats to Dr. Derek Dodson on his promotion to Teaching Professor in @Baylor Religion! It's a testament to his years of dedicated scholarship and unwavering commitment to his students’ growth. Baylor is lucky to have such a brilliant educator! Sic ’em, Dr. Dodson! 🐻🎉

Dr. David Whitford is a Professor of Reformation Studies at Baylor University w/affiliations in the Women's & Gender Studies & History departments. A native New Englander, he joined Baylor's faculty in 2013. He's also an avid sports & landscape photographer. Happy birthday! 🥳

The first REL 1310 Religion Majors' Dinner of the semester was a success! It was a great night of food & conversation at Dr. Shafer-Elliott's home, & a wonderful opportunity for the students to connect outside of the classroom. We're excited for a great semester with this group.

🤝 We're Hiring! ✅ Associate to Full Professor in Christian Theology Find more details and apply here: apply.interfolio.com/169032. #ReligionDepartment #ChristianTheology #AcademicJobs #HigherEd #TheologyJobs #FacultyPosition

Check out what Dr. Burnett's been researching in his spring fellowship with the American Center of Research in Jordan. tr.ee/YW54A7x3Wg

"He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." - Psalm 91:2 Find your peace in His presence today. 🙌

""For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7

The Department of Religion is very happy to be recognized for its relationship with the Baptist History and Heritage Society – a society (and department!!) worth supporting.

Exciting news from Baylor University's Department of Religion: Dr. Ashley Moyse will join as Associate Professor of Bioethics! With experience from Columbia and Oxford, Dr. Moyse brings a wealth of knowledge in theology and bioethics. We are thrilled to have him join us!

Baylor University's Department of Religion is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Briana Wong as our new Lecturer. Dr. Wong will join us in August 2025. Welcome, Dr. Wong!

Interested in clinical ethics, theological bioethics, disability ethics, medicine and the visual arts? Take some classes with Dr. Stahl or check out her most recent book: "Bioenhancement Technologies and the Vulnerable Body: A Theological Engagement (2023).

Dr. Chike's ongoing research project is investigating the relationship between Old Babylonian Mari and early Israel. If you see Dr. Chike around campus, ask him about his research.

This Thursday (Feb 6): Come hear from our very own Dr. Lomotey-Nakon on a panel about African Faculty Perspectives on Answering the Call

Mark your calendars for next week Tuesday! Come hear from Dr. Carnes on "Why Feminist Theology Needs Art"