Events
Check out our upcoming events!
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Monster Fest 2025 - CFP
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The Department of the Study of Religion and the Women and Gender Studies Programs at Saint Mary’s University are holding their first Monster Fest from October 28-31, 2025.
We will accept proposals until August 31, 2025.
Book Talk: Nazorean: How a Jewish Wisdom Sect Gave Birth to the Church
Author: Kem Luther
Join us for a book talk with Kem Luther. A response will be provided by Margaret MacDonald.
Friday, March 7th
1-2 p.m.
MM227
Refreshments will be provided.
RESAC Conference Registration is Open!
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The Department of Religion is proud to present the 2025 Religious Studies in Atlantic Canada Conference. Space is limited so register today!
Public Lunch Lecture
Civil Rights Struggles and American Muslims
Dr. Amir Hussain from Loyola Marymount University will present a public lecture followed by Q&A.
Date and Time: February 28th at 12:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Let's Go to the SMUvies!
SMUvies does Reality TV Dating
Date and Time: **POSTPONED** February 27th at 6:00 pm
Location: Sobey Hub 324
Pizza, cake and prizes will be provided. Dressing up is encouraged!
Public Lecture Series
The Use of the Bible and Holocaust Memory in the Present Moment
Dr. Timothy Langille from Arizona State University will present a public lecture followed by Q&A.
Date and Time: January 17th at 12:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Public Lecture Series
Dr. Eva Mroczek from Dalhousie University will present a public lecture followed by Q&A.
Date and Time: November 22th at 12:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Let's Go to the SMUvies!
Queer for Fear: A SMUvies and Pride Society Monster Mashup
Date and Time: Oct 30th at 6:00 pm
Location: Sobey Hub 324
Pizza, cake and prizes will be provided. Dressing up is encouraged!
Catholic Studies Public Lecture
Faith in the Making: The Evolution of Christian Faith from the Beginnings to the Fifth Century CE
Date and Time: October 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Scotiabank Conference Theatre
Reception to Follow
Let's Go to the SMUvies!
Pop Divas: The Musical and Cultural Pantheon
Date and Time: Sept 12th at 6:00 pm
Location: Sobey Hub 325
Pizza, cake and prizes will be provided. Dressing up is encouraged!
Public Lecture Series
God Beyond Theology or Ethics: Yeshayahu Leibowitz and Political Morality
Daphna Levit will present a public lecture followed by Q&A.
Date and Time: September 20th at 12:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Public Lecture Series - CANCELLED
Hinduish: History, Politics, and Identity-Making in the Hindu Diaspora
Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurti from Queen's University will present a public lecture followed by Q&A.
Date and Time: September 20th at 12:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Film Screening and Director Q&A
Wajd: Songs of Separation
Join us for a screening of Amar Chebib's 2018 film Wajd: Songs of Separation. Director Q&A will follow.
Date: May 23rd at 5 pm
Location: Burke Theatre B
Director Q&A will follow.
CASIM x SMU
Conference on the Study of Islam and Muslims - Movements
The Department for the Study of Religion is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association for the Study of Islam and Muslims (CASIM) to present its second biennial conference titled "Movements" from May 23rd to 24th.
Registration will be available up to and including the first day of the conference. Click here to register!
Let's Go to the SMUvies!
SMUvies Strikes Back: A Star Wars Panel and Gathering
Date and Time: May 4th at 6:00 pm
Location: Atrium 101
Pizza, cake and prizes will be provided. Dressing up is encouraged!
Public Lecture Series
The Merit of Meat: Politics of Vegetarianism among Buddhist Charities in Vietnam Ideology
Date and Time: March 28th at 1:00 pm
Location: MM227
Lunch will be provided
Catholic Studies Lecture
Converging Governmentalities: The Emergence of Catholic Residential Schools
Date and Time: March 25th at 7:00 pm
Location: Scotiabank Conference Theatre
Reception to follow