“Divine Immanence: A Psychodynamic Study in Women’s Experience of Goddess,” by Patricia ‘Iolana
Our spiritual and religious stories have tremendous power. When these stories centre upon our personal relationship with the Divine (known to be ineffable, yet commonly referred to as God, the Godhead or the Numinous) they can help us, as individuals, understand our sense of self, our place in the world, and give our lives meaning [...]
“Can Egyptian Christian Women Identify with Hagar?” by Wagdy Elisha
“Hagar does not belong to us… she is the great grandmother of Muslims.” I still remember these words that my grandmother used to say. In fact, I can affirm that these words reflect the dominant attitude among Egyptian Christians, especially the women, toward Hagar. Therefore, when Egyptian Christian women read the biblical traditions concerning Hagar [...]
“Epistemic Justification and Religious Truth Claims: Heim’s More Pluralistic Hypothesis” by Wm. Andrew Schwartz
In his book, Salvations: Truth and Difference in Religion,1 S. Mark Heim presents what he calls a “more pluralistic hypothesis.”2 Heim’s position, as its name alludes, is in many ways a response to John Hick’s infamous “pluralistic hypothesis” presented in An Interpretation of Religion.3 According to Heim, Hick’s pluralism is less pluralistic in that Hick [...]
“Atheism vs. Theism: A Debate With No Winner” by Jeffrey Murico
Atheists and theists seem to have a lot to talk about these days. They regularly engage each other in debate, they are producing some of the most popular literature on the market, and they are becoming household names to be discussed at dinner tables throughout the western world. Love them or hate them, their influence [...]
Proceedings of “Gott ist tot”
On Monday, October 17, 2011, a group of students from Claremont Graduate University and Claremont Lincoln University sat down to discuss what Friedrich Nietzsche’s phrase “Gott ist tot” (God is dead) meant for our different philosophical perspectives. The panel included six people with different backgrounds, worldviews, and responses to the “death-of-God.” The panel was co-sponsored [...]
Claremont Journal of Religion
Claremont Journal of Religion (CJR) is a student led, peer-reviewed, online journal that focuses on the ways "religion" can be understood in the contemporary world. CJR is in relationship with the recently established Claremont Lincoln University, Claremont School of Theology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont University Consortium, and The Society for Philosophy and Religion at Claremont (SPARC). The goal of this journal is to provide a forum for emerging scholars, academics, graduate students, and lay-leaders to publish their latest work in the broad field of "religious studies." Issues will be published bi-annually and contain 4-6 articles and 2-4 book reviews. ISSN# 2162-3732. Each issue will be available to order in print through Amazon. Eventually the Journal will be looking to be indexed in The Philosopher's Index. Claremont Journal of Religion ©, Kile Jones 2011. CJR is committed to promoting diversity (racial, sexual, ethnic, etc.) and fostering an environment of respect and compassion. We encourage submissions from minorities and marginalized groups.
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Contributing Scholars
Sarah BlakeSarah J. Blake is an ordained minister with the Church of God (Anderson, IN) whose special areas of interest are biblical languages, ministry with seekers, and equipping the church to include people with special needs. Sarah is the author of two chapters in Discipleship that Transforms: An Introduction to Christian Education from a Wesleyan/Holiness Perspective, published in 2011 by Warner Press.
Robert ChlalaRobert Chlala is an independent educator and research-writer, who has worked with youth-led efforts around juvenile justice and immigration reform, revitalizing education, and transformative justice for over 10 years. A practicing Nichiren Buddhist with the Soka Gakkai International, he enjoys living between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Omar KassabOmar is a German Muslim with Syrian roots. Currently, he is undertaking a Masters in "Comparative and International Studies" at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He is interested in interfaith dialogue and the interplay between Politics and Religion in our "post-secular" world.