School of World Studies

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Events

Vincent van Gogh, Art, and Spiritual Practice: A Conversation with Professor Cliff Edwards; Thursday, March 27; 5pm: Reception; 5:30pm: Program; STEM Building, 2nd Floor

Vincent van Gogh, Art, and Spiritual Practice: A Conversation with Professor Cliff Edwards

Date: Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

The first event in the Powell-Edwards lecture series celebrates the legacy of retired faculty member Cliff Edwards, Ph.D., both at VCU and in the intersection of art and religion.

Saint Jude

Why is Saint Jude the Most Popular Catholic Saint in Mexico?

Date: Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025

Professor Andrew Chesnut explains how the Patron of Lost Causes, Saint Jude, went from obscurity on the Mexican religious landscape to become the rock star of Catholic saints in the country.

v.c.u. graduates dressed in regalia attending their spring commencement

School of World Studies Graduation Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

Save the date! Tickets will soon be available for the Spring 2025 School of World Studies commencement ceremony.

Annual Lecture Series

VCU and the School of World Studies extend the opportunity to learn about different faiths and cultures through public, free lecture series made possible through the generosity of donors. Visit the links below for more information.