Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the messiah, the ultimate rescuer and savior for mankind who would vanquish evil ...

Under the direction of Portuguese missionaries, large quantities of ivory sourced from their East African colonies came to be used to carve ecclesiastical statuettes by indigenous artisans.

Indonesian artist Arahmaiani has had many lives — from an imprisoned then exiled anti-dictatorship activist to a hippie, art ...

Yet here sits a thriving abbey with its youthful monks, drawing pilgrims while its Benedictines pray the ancient Latin of the ...

Indonesian artist Arahmaiani has had many lives -- from an imprisoned then exiled anti-dictatorship activist to a hippie, art ...

The 10 days of events that ended Tuesday (Dec. 17) drew hundreds from around the world to this minor provincial capital in ...

Discover what music sounded like five centuries ago after a mysterious musical score is uncovered within Scotland's first ...

Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow ...

Centuries ago in the rolling hills of northeastern Scotland, the sound of harmonized hymns echoing from chapels and ...

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness and celebration, but for many – especially those who are grieving the death ...

The Byzantine imperial court celebrated Christmas with ceremonies and feasts in the capital of Constantinople.

Why We All Need the Scientific Study of Religion. The author, sociologist Samuel Perry, will help you understand how social ...