For the 2024 Oklahoma City University Wimberly School of Religion’s Neustadt Lecture, OCU has partnered with the Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma to present “Meaningless,” an interpretation of Ecclesiastes. “Meaningless” is a one-man show performed by Rodney Brazil, an OKC-based actor, director and writer, who helped adapt the book of Ecclesiastes into play format, along with…
Jewish students find community in campus organization
The OCU Jewish Stars organization has grown significantly since its formation last year.
OCU Jewish Stars celebrate Sukkot on campus
OCU Jewish Stars sponsored a sukkah on the quad in celebration of Judaism’s holiday of Sukkot.
Aaron Noriega: not a normal fellow (this is a compliment)
Though the word “normal” appears in his answers and in the title of his favorite show, it certainly does not describe Aaron Noriega, music theater freshman.
Lectures bring insight to Jewish religion, new speakers to campus
By Sage Tokach, staff writer Students will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures from guest lectures. Dr. Aaron Gale, professor of Religious Studies at the University of West Virginia, will speak on March 5 in the chapel, as part of the Neustadt lecture series. The lecture series involves scholastic presentations meant to enhance…
Judaic New Testament scholar to present next Neustadt Lecture
Aaron Gale’s lecture, entitled “The Jewish Context of the New Testament,” will discuss archaeology and the Gospel of Matthew as they relate to the Jewish experience. The lecture will begin with a discussion between Gale and Professor Lisa Wolfe of OCU, who is a Christian Hebrew Bible scholar. Wolf is the endowed chair of Hebrew Bible, and teaches with the Wimberly School of Religion.
Students and faculty support Muslim community
Students and faculty organized an event on Friday, Oct. 24, to show support of Oklahoma City’s Muslim community.During the Friday afternoon service at the Grand Mosque of Oklahoma City, Christians and Jews from across the state gathered outside. When the Muslim service goers left their prayer meeting, they were greeted and thanked by those standing outside.
