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Religious Studies Lecture Series: “Black Muslim Freedom Dreams”

The Spelman College Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites the Spelman community to the Fall 2026 Religious Studies Lecture Series featuring Dr. Samiha Rahman, associate professor of human development at California State University, Long Beach.

Dr. Rahman will present: “Black Muslim Freedom Dreams: Islamic Education, Pan-Africanism, and Collective Care." The lecture will explore the intersections of Islamic education, Pan-Africanism and collective care within Black Muslim communities.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center Auditorium,
Spelman College

About the Speaker
Dr. Samiha Rahman is an associate professor of human development at California State University, Long Beach.

The lecture is part of the Fall 2026 Religious Studies Lecture Series, presented by the Spelman College Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. All are welcome to attend.

The Bible as a Text of Migration

A lecture was held during the "Spring 2026 Lecture Series" with Jacqueline M. Hidalgo, Ph.D. on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Hidalgo is a distinguished Professor of Theology and Religious Studies from the University of San Diego. Hidalgo presented 'The Bible as a Text of Migration' which explores how biblical narratives were forged through the experiences of displacement and movement.
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2026 Major & Minor Career Pathway

A professional development workshop was held on January 27, 2026, and was specifically designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and the modern job market for liberal arts students. The workshop was an empowering session intended to show students how to turn their intellectual passions into a viable, high-impact career path.
View January 2026 Flyer

Angela Davis Philosophy Institute 2025 Symposium Convener

Spelman College welcomed Dr. Qrescent Mason on November 6, 2025. Mason is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College, for a profound session within the Fall Philosophy Lecture Series. Serving as the 2025 Symposium Convener for the Angela Davis Philosophy Institute.
View November 2025 Flyer

We are Always at Choice

Spelman College’s Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies hosted a transformative session in its 2025 Lecture Series on February 20, 2025, featuring Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin. As the Resident Priest of Myoken-ji Temple, Caine-Barrett delivered a powerful presentation titled 'We are Always at Choice'.
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Marginalized Body Epistemologies and 4E Embodied Cognition

Spelman College hosted a pioneering conference from October 4–6, 2024, titled 'Marginalized Body Epistemologies and 4E Embodied Cognition.' The event offered profound mainstream methods of acquiring knowledge, the role of evidence, and the distinction between knowledge and belief.

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For the Love of Mermaids

The Spelman College Fall Philosophy Lecture Series featured Dr. Lindsey Stewart on November 6, 2024. Stewart is a philosopher and associate professor of philosophy from the University of Memphis for a captivating presentation titled 'For the Love of Mermaids: Mami Wata, Marie Laveau, and the Power of Vengeance'.
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The Social Determinants of Race-based Trauma and Collective Healing

The Spelman College Spring Religious Studies Lecture Series hosted a profound session with Dr. Sharon Suh on February 22, 2024. Suh is a distinguished scholar from Seattle University and President of the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women. In her lecture, Dr. Sharon Suh, presented a holistic approach on how addressing race-based trauma is not just a personal struggle but is deeply tied to "social determinants".
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Midwifery Today!

Spelman College presented 'Midwifery Today!' featuring renowned midwife and educator Sarahn 'Mama Sarahn' Henderson on October 19, 2023. Henderson shared her extensive expertise in home-birth as a safe alternative to hospital birth, and how midwifery will become a licensed profession in the maternal healthcare system.
View October 2023 Flyer

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