John Wall, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Childhood Studies, was quoted and his book referenced in last Sunday’s international newspaper The Guardian on his argument that the right to vote should be extended to all citizens regardless of age. See Laura Spinney, “The big idea: should we give babies the right to vote?” The Guardian, Sunday June 29,… continue reading
In its inaugural year, the AI Ethics Lab at the Digital Studies Center, affiliated with the Digital Studies and Philosophy & Religion departments and led by the Principal Investigator Dr. Nate Walker, has achieved the following milestones in research, course development, public scholarship, and university service. Research: With generous support from the Dean’s Digital Studies Research Fund, the Lab… continue reading
Congratulations Dr. Stuart Charmé on your retirement! Dr. Charmé has taught at Rutgers Camden for 47 years, rising to Professor of Religion and Director of the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program. The impact of his work has been extraordinary. He has published three books, a documentary film, dozens of articles, and many… continue reading
Dr. Nathan C. Walker, Lecturer II for the Department of Philosophy & Religion, received the 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award for his online course Religion & Law and his hybrid course Religion & Health. Rutgers University’s Teaching and Learning with Technology bestows these awards to Rutgers faculty, lecturers, or staff in recognition of outstanding… continue reading
Dr. Nathan C. Walker, Lecturer II for the Department of Philosophy & Religion, received the 2024 Chancellor’s Grant for Pedagogical Innovation and Honors College Faculty Fellowship. He will use this grant to design and teach “AI Ethics & Law” for the Rutgers Honors College in the Fall 2024 semester. This honors seminar builds upon his… continue reading
The Department of Philosophy and Religion is delighted to announce the release of Dr. Betz’s new book “Modes of Protest and Resistance” released December 2023. This book presents a philosophical analysis of the different forms of political resistance and protest. It explores the normative space of resistance that is beyond self-defense and civil disobedience, and… continue reading
