The UCR Religious Studies Department’s Colloquium Speaker Series invites scholars on the leading edge of religious studies scholarship to talk with faculty and students about their upcoming or developing research. Curated by both faculty and graduate students within the department, the colloquium is open to all in our UCR community and beyond. Below you’ll find the information for the current Colloquium cycle. 

All colloquia are held in person in INTN 2043 from 11am - 1:30pm and include a catered lunch.

October 9, 2025 - Dr. Ozlem Ezer, Independent Scholar

November 6, 2025 - RLST Graduate Students: Alba Rodriguez, David St. John, and Christopher Valencia, UCR

December 4, 2025 - Dr. Frank Korom, Emeritus, Boston University

January 6, 2026 - Dr. Sonam Kachru, Yale University

February 5, 2026 - Dr. Paul Nahme, Brown University 

March 5, 2026 - Dr. Sherine Hamdy (pending), UCI

April 2, 2026 - Dr. Elizabeth Perez, UCSB

April 30, 2026 - Dr. Paul Chang (pending), UCR

May 21, 2026 - Dr. Whitney Kelting, Northeastern University