Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Fasting for Spiritual Growth; Ramadan Begins
Considered one of the holiest months of the year for the Muslim community, March 23 marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink, including water during the sunlit hours of the day. This means they only eat or drink prior to dawn…
Religious Life Celebrates Ash Wednesday
This past Wednesday, March 22nd, was Ash Wednesday, meaning that the Lenten season is upon us! Lent is a 40-day season celebrated by many Christians to spiritually prepare for the coming of Jesus on Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this liturgical season known for its fasting and almsgiving. Campus Religious Life sponsored a…
Campus memorial to be dedicated to late religion professor
OCU School of Religion plans to dedicate a tree and a bench on campus in the name of former professor Dr. John Starkey.
Religion alumnus accepted into Boston University
Jay Williams, OCU alumnus, has been accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Boston University.
Opinion: The Two Popes: more than just two old, white, religious men talking
Columnist Paul Dower reviews “The Two Popes,” and greatly appreciates it.
Opinion: New Kanye album “Jesus is King” is surprising change of genre
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews Kanye West’s latest album “Jesus is King.”
Religious activist to speak about pacifism, gun violence
Both students and faculty express excitement for the upcoming lectures by a religious activist and author.
Religion student adopts 11-year-old nephews
Jay Williams, religion senior, is a pastor, a cheerleader and now, a father.
Theologian soon to speak on campus
Thomas Jay Oord, a theologian, is coming to OCU Sep. 18 to speak to students about how God is not actually in control.
Religion students to run in UMC election
Religion students are running for election in the United Methodist Church Conference after seeing a lack of young people represented.
Title IX begins search for new investigator
OCU’s Title IX Department is searching to hire a new Civil Rights Investigator.
Methodist officials vote to condemn same-sex marriage
The future is uncertain for the LGBTQ community in the United Methodist Church.
United Methodist officials vote not to accept LGBTQ community in denomination
The Traditionalist Plan was approved by a vote of 438-384.
Wesley Center Creates Group for Campus outreach
Students of the Wesley Center will soon start a peer-mentoring group.
Chapel honors 50th anniversary with cultural traditions, performances
The ceremony honored the school’s Methodist tradition and the traditions of other cultures with Peruvian, South African and Spanish hymns.
Renowned theologian to visit campus, local church for lectures
Matthew Fox has a doctorate in spirituality and has written more than 30 books that cover spirituality in contemporary culture.
Henry receives interfaith awards, encourages peaceful conversation
During his time in office, Henry worked to promote interfaith dialogue and received several awards for his efforts.
Musicology curriculum changes, new classes offered to students
The two musicology seminars for the fall semester are American Music during the Depression and World War II, and Sound and Religion.
Senior takes step toward Methodist ordainment
Melaina Riley, religion senior, was accepted into Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a full-tuition scholarship.
Religious misunderstanding prompts more communication
Religion faculty are further emphasizing interfaith dialogue after a miscommunication at a local synagogue.
Bible distributors falsely accused of tearing down posters
Religion officials received false reports this week of Gideon International members tearing down a poster for National Coming Out Day.
Religion students help peers find home churches
The Wesley Center implemented a new Methodist “Church-Hopping” program to help students find home churches.
Floridian students seek support in Hurricane Irma aftermath
Students from Florida are reacting to Hurricane Irma’s damage in their home state by coming together and relying on the campus community for moral support.
Wesley Center plans 2017 Spring Break mission trip
Wesley Center officials have planned a mission trip for Spring Break to plan a general improvement project of the Denver area.
Religious life starts academic year with new director
The Rev. Elizabeth Horton-Ware will take over as director of religious life.
