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Students and faculty ended the fall semester strong as they published academic papers, presented research, and won prestigious awards.

Islamic and Jewish Political Philosophy. Visual Culture and the Jewish Experience. Judaism and Social Justice. These are just a few of the courses students can select to fulfill Hamilton’s new minor in Jewish Studies.

At Hamilton College, learning transcends geographic boundaries and traditional methods, providing students with unique and memorable experiences that bring their material to life.

Professor of Religious Studies SB Rodriguez-Plate recently presented the Seguinland Institute’s “Good Life” invited lecture.

Professor of Religious Studies S.B. Rodriguez-Plate recently gave a talk on experiential- and material-based learning at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

Professor of Religious Studies Heidi Ravven recently gave an invited talk at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. May’s news topics included varied subjects from twin co-valedictorians to communism to the consumer price index.

The 2023-24 academic year wrapped up with the awarding of national fellowships and scholarships, conference presentations, and a Phi Beta Kappa election of 22 seniors.

Ian Mills, visiting assistant professor of classics and religious studies, published an essay titled "Crucifying the Musical Christ: The Politics of Jesus' Death in Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar" in The Revealer: A Review of Religion and Media.

Professor of Religious Studies S Brent Rodriguez-Plate recently spent 10 days in Berlin as a member of the ecumenical jury of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (the “Berlinale”).