religion

Professor Carol Bakhos, director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Religion, discusses 'Divine Election: Exploring the Function and the Quandary of Elective Monotheism in Judaism, Christianity and Islam' on May 28.

Leading scholars, clergy and activists will convene at UCLA on May 3 and 4 to examine the ongoing influence of the late Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

UCLA professor Sarah Abrevaya Stein launches her newest book, "Sephardi Lives: A Documentary History, 1700-1950," on April 21 in the UCLA Faculty Center.

Professor Carol Bakhos, director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Religion, will launch her new book with a panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 19, 12 p.m. at 6275 Bunche Hall.

UC Berkeley scholar Robert Alter visits UCLA to present 'The Challenge of Translating the Bible' on Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., and 'The Story of David and Bathsheba' on Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the complex interrelatedness of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in a presentation at UCLA on Thursday, Dec. 11, 4-6 p.m. at Charles E. Young Research Library, Room 11360.

Candice Levy, a UCLA lecturer in Jewish Studies, will discuss ‘Unjust Suffering and the Afterlife’ for the UCLA Center for the Study of Religion on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4-5:30 p.m.

Twins Youstina and Marina Salama immigrated from Egypt at the age of 9 without knowing a word of English. They are now freshmen at UCLA who have their sights set on pursuing careers in medicine.

The comprehensive English-language tome, compiled by UCLA's Robert E. Buswell Jr. and a colleague, is the first to cover terms from all the religion's canonical languages and traditions.

Spiritual belief often plays a significant role alongside the miracles of modern medicine as patients struggle to deal with life-threatening illnesses. At UCLA’s two hospitals, doctors, nurses and chaplains work as an integrated care team....