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Delbert Young is an alumni who works as a chaplain in the United States Army.
Religious Studies Alumni Highlight: Delbert Young

Religious Studies Alumni Highlight: Delbert Young

Delbert Young is an alumni who works as a chaplain in the United States Army.

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Religious Students Student, Anders Nilsson presented at the Indiana University Undergraduate Religious Studies Association (URSA) Symposium on March 26th & 27th, representing Utah State University.
Religious Studies Student Anders Nilsson Presents at Religious Studies Symposium

Religious Studies Student Anders Nilsson Presents at Religious Studies Symposium

Religious Students Student, Anders Nilsson presented at the Indiana University Undergraduate Religious Studies Association (URSA) Symposium on March 26th & 27th, representing Utah State University.

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The History Department at Utah State University is pleased to announce the G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History.
G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History

G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History

The History Department at Utah State University is pleased to announce the G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History.

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New Arrington Chair of Mormon Scholars is a scholar of American religious history first.
A deep dive into the works of Patrick Mason

A deep dive into the works of Patrick Mason

New Arrington Chair of Mormon Scholars is a scholar of American religious history first.

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As a department, we work hard to make college more affordable for our students, and we are thrilled to announce that last year we added two new scholarships and one new award to our growing list.
Putting Donors' Dollars to work: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Awards & Scholarships

Putting Donors' Dollars to work: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Awards & Scholarships

As a department, we work hard to make college more affordable for our students, and we are thrilled to announce that last year we added two new scholarships and one new award to our growing list.

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Anthropology Professor Bonnie Glass-Coffin says the Interfaith Initiative has launched a new support group on campus to help students improve their mental health by discussing their religious identities.
Anthro professor creates support group as safe space for religious discussion

Anthro professor creates support group as safe space for religious discussion

Anthropology Professor Bonnie Glass-Coffin says the Interfaith Initiative has launched a new support group on campus to help students improve their mental health by discussing their religious identities.

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Patrick Q. Mason, a history professor who holds the Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has been named the new Leonard J. Arrington Chair for Mormon History and Culture.
Leading Mormon Studies scholar Patrick Mason named as USU’s Arrington Chair

Leading Mormon Studies scholar Patrick Mason named as USU’s Arrington Chair

Patrick Q. Mason, a history professor who holds the Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has been named the new Leonard J. Arrington Chair for Mormon History and Culture.

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The Religious Studies Program at Utah State University has named three finalists in its search for the next Leonard J. Arrington Chair in Mormon History and Culture.
Religious Studies names three finalists for Arrington Chair in Mormon history

Religious Studies names three finalists for Arrington Chair in Mormon history

The Religious Studies Program at Utah State University has named three finalists in its search for the next Leonard J. Arrington Chair in Mormon History and Culture.

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One key to understanding Mormonism's prophetic founder, Joseph Smith, is to grapple with his sharply distinctive practice of “translation.”
New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation

New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation

One key to understanding Mormonism's prophetic founder, Joseph Smith, is to grapple with his sharply distinctive practice of “translation.”

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Videos of 'New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation' conference now online, at faithmatters.org
Videos of New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation Conference

Videos of New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation Conference

Videos of 'New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation' conference now online, at faithmatters.org

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Faculty member Philip L. Barlow, the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, retired in December, 2018; This is his Last Lecture before retirement.
Philip Barlow Last Lecture

Philip Barlow Last Lecture

Faculty member Philip L. Barlow, the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, retired in December, 2018; This is his Last Lecture before retirement.