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New SHERM Article: "’Emet: The Paradox of Death and Afterlife" by Zev Garber
New SHERM Article: "’Emet: The Paradox of Death and Afterlife" by Zev Garber
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 11, 20211 min read


New Student Highlight! "Crime and Sin in Early Medieval England" by Hannah Purtymun
New Student Highlight! "Crime and Sin in Early Medieval England" by Hannah Purtymun.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Introducing the Head of Global Holocaust and Religion Studies, Mehak Burza
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Global Holocaust and Religion Studies" division, Mehak Burza.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 27, 20211 min read


Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons
New publication from SHERM Journal: "Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 20, 20211 min read


"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": SHERM Article by Dr. Johnson
"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": A New SHERM Journal Article by Dr. David Kyle Johnson
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 13, 20211 min read

Attention GCRR Society Members: SHERM Journal Vol. 3, No. 1 is Ready for your Free Download!
We are happy to announce that Vol. 3, Issue No. 1 of SHERM Journal has been released and is ready for you to download.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 30, 20211 min read


"Bayesian Reasoning’s Power to Challenge Religion": SHERM Journal Article by Dr. Richard Carrier
New SHERM Journal publication by Dr. Richard Carrier, "Bayesian Reasoning’s Power to Challenge Religion and Empirically Justify Atheism."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 23, 20211 min read


Some U.S. Bishops Want to Deny President Biden Communion
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to create a new guidance that could refuse to give Communion to "pro-choice" politicians.
Allison Guy
Aug 16, 20212 min read

Did you miss the International Conference on the Historical Jesus? You're in luck! Watch the videos!
Now you can watch all 15 presentations from the 2021 Historical Jesus Conference right from the GCRR website!
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 9, 20211 min read


Call for Papers! Studies in Religious Trauma: Causes, Manifestations, and Treatments
Call for Papers! GCRR Press is releasing a large-scale publication that will offer an interdisciplinary examination of religious trauma.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 2, 20212 min read


"Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensian" SHERM Article by Ottavio Palombaro
New SHERM Article: "Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensians in the Twelfth Century" by Ottavio Palombaro.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 26, 20211 min read


Don't Miss Out! The Historical Jesus Conference is in One Week!
In one week, on July 24 and July 25, GCRR will be hosting the 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 17, 20211 min read

Calling All Episcopalians! Take the Survey on Coronavirus' Lasting Effects on the Episcopal Church
If you're an Episcopalian (or former Episcopalian), then take a survey studying the lasting effects on the Episcopal Church.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 30, 20211 min read


"Genus Unbelief, Species Atheism": New SHERM Journal Article Publication from Dr. Jack David Eller
Recent initiatives by Stein, Flynn, Conrad, and others have promoted ‘unbelief’ as an ‘umbrella term’ for concepts like atheism.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 23, 20211 min read

Understanding Research Methods in the Study of Religion: The Social-Historical Method
Shockingly, there are few published articles discussing how, precisely, to engage in the social-historical method of research.
lkjurgen
Jun 16, 20213 min read

Call for Papers (Book Anthology): Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel
Call for Papers: Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 9, 20211 min read


Did you miss the International Conference on Religious Trauma? You're in luck! Watch the videos now!
On the weekend of May 29-30, the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) hosted the 2021 International eConference on Religious...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 5, 20211 min read


More Americans Believe in Christ's Resurrection than Britons do
Two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that Jesus Christ’s physical resurrection as described in the Bible is “completely accurate."
Allison Guy
May 27, 20212 min read

Do you suffer from Religious Trauma? We want to hear about it. Tell us your story.
GCRR Press is in the process of bringing together some of the world's top scholars and researchers on religious trauma for a...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 12, 20211 min read


Reminder: Sign Up for the Upcoming Religious Trauma Virtual Conference
About the Conference The Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) is hosting the 2021 International eConference on Religious Trauma,...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 5, 20211 min read
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