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Hearts, Hands & Heritage:
Quilting Together Bi-annual exhibition, in collaboration with the Community Artists' Collective, illustrating a broad range of artistic techniques and inspirations, shedding light on the lives and experiences of quiltmakers...

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Religion and Hip Hop Culture
Join us for public events associated with Dr. Pinn's Religion and Hip Hop Culture Course at Rice. CERCL and the African American Religious Studies Forum will sponsor events throughout the semester. more-->

Podcast Series: What's the Thesis?

An ongoing conversation series with scholars in black religion and related fields. During these conversations we talk with guests about their recent publications, their current research and other critical issues in our contemporary world. more-->

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Upcoming Events

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27 FREE TO PUBLIC

JONESTOWN

A 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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6:30-9:00 PM

Fri 29 Apr
WE'RE HIRING: CERCL Fellow in the Humanities and the Arts
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Apr 29, 11:59 PM
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) seeks a Fellow to serve as a key member of Rice University’s Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts (VADA) for one-year renewable for a second year.
Fri 29 Apr
AARSF FELLOW | FALL 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Details
Apr 29, 11:50 PM
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Each Semester CERCL offers a fellowship program for scholars whose research presents and promotes innovative scholarship related to the study of African American religion. In this way, CERCL aims to help advance the success of scholarship often considered marginal to the Academy.
Sat 16 Apr
Where Faith and Activism Meet: Religion and Culture in the BLM Movement
Houston
Details
Apr 16, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Houston, College Way & Alumni Dr, Houston, TX 77005, USA
Join us as the RELI 216: Religion and BLM class unveils their final project! An evening of performances and discussion with Pastors Rudy & Juanita Rasmus and Rice students. On campus COVID restrictions limit the crowd size. Please sign up for a time slot to enjoy the mural.
Mon 11 Apr
Azusa Reimagined: Political Agency in Apocalyptic Key
ZOOM WEBINAR
Details
Apr 11, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
ZOOM WEBINAR
Keri Day, PhD Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion Princeton Theological Seminary
Thu 07 Apr
Artists-in-Dialogue: Artist Jamal Cyrus + Dr. Anthony B. Pinn
ZOOM WEBINAR
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Apr 07, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
ZOOM WEBINAR
Exploring art, music, + the black church in America, artist Cyrus and professor of religion Pinn discuss where these topics overlap.
Tue 05 Apr
Julia Bullock and Anthony Davis
ZOOM WEBINAR
Details
Apr 05, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM WEBINAR
The mission of MUSE is to heighten the awareness of underrepresented musical voices who have contributed to the tradition of Western art music, and to equip the Shepherd community with the tools to address the issues specific to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Thu 31 Mar
Social Sculpture: A Neighborhood Tradition
Zoom Webinar
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Mar 31, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
Dr. Willie J. Wright Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Florida CERCL Scholar-in-Residence @ The African American Library at the Gregory School
Fri 25 Mar
AARSF FELLOW | FALL 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Details
Mar 25, 11:50 PM
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Each Semester CERCL offers a fellowship program for scholars whose research presents and promotes innovative scholarship related to the study of African American religion. In this way, CERCL aims to help advance the success of scholarship often considered marginal to the Academy.
Wed 23 Mar
‘Right Beyond the Site’: Otabenga Jones & the Social Practice of Belonging
Zoom Webinar
Details
Mar 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
Dr. Willie J. Wright Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Florida CERCL Scholar-in-Residence @ The African American Library at the Gregory School
Fri 25 Feb
The FBI and Black Religion
Zoom Webinar
Details
Feb 25, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Lerone A. Martin Associate Professor of Religious Studies and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Chair and Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University.
Fri 25 Feb
COURSE DEVELOPMENT GRANT | FALL 2022 COURSES
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Details
Feb 25, 12:00 AM
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Each year CERCL accepts proposals for grants up to $2000 to encourage new courses or the update of existing courses in line with the goals of the Center.
Tue 22 Feb
The Schools of Former Slaves and the Schools of Former Slave Owners: Religion, Race and the Struggle for Black Education
Zoom Webinar
Details
Feb 22, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Dr. Marla Frederick Asa Griggs Candler Professor in Religion and Culture, Candler School of Theology, Emory University; past-president American Academy of Religion
Tue 25 Jan
MARIAN ANDERSON STRING QUARTET
ONLINE WEBINAR
Details
Jan 25, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
ONLINE WEBINAR
The mission of MUSE is to heighten the awareness of underrepresented musical voices who have contributed to the tradition of Western art music, and to equip the Shepherd community with the tools to address the issues specific to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Mon 17 Jan
Dr. King and the Call for Moral Leadership in Turbulent Times
Zoom Webinar
Details
Jan 17, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Zoom Webinar
Robert Michael Franklin Jr. James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in Moral Leadership, Senior Advisor to the President, Emory University
Thu 02 Dec
Myth Writing Workshop with Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton
Rice University
Multiple Dates
Details
Dec 02, 2021, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST
Rice University
Join Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton in this two-part generative workshop where she leads participants to create mythology based in the in-betweens of thei
Thu 18 Nov
concept; queerdom: an htx people project visual portrait
RELI 158 SPECIAL SESSION
Details
Nov 18, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:05 PM
RELI 158 SPECIAL SESSION
film screening + interactive discussion
Tue 16 Nov
“God Don’t Need No Matches, He’s Fire All By Himself”: Black Musical Masculinities and the Art of Enflaming Worship
Zoom Webinar
Details
Nov 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Zoom Webinar
Dr. Alisha L. Jones Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology, Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Indiana University
Thu 11 Nov
HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Details
Nov 11, 2021, 5:00 PM
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Enhances Rice’s relationship to a High School audience not represented in substantial ways in its undergraduate population. Students at HISD high schools are invited to participate in this essay contest that encourages them to think creatively about solutions to problems facing their communities.

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OCT 18

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NOV 17

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Hearts, Hands and Heritage: Quilting Together Bi-annual Exhibition

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