Researching Resistance and Resilience: Reflections from Ireland

By Brody Blythe Caniglia, University of Washington Hello! I have successfully returned from my trip to Ireland. I’m here to share my experiences and insights that I’ve gained during my travels. As said in my last blog, the purpose of this trip was to learn about Ireland’s resistance and resilience through subjects like art, advocacy,Continue reading “Researching Resistance and Resilience: Reflections from Ireland”

The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People  

By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University         Throughout May and June, I travelled to England to interrogate the religious landscape at Oxford. My specific inquiry involved a reported increase in conversions to Catholicism. Through conversations with priests and converts, I hoped to understand the extent of this movement and the motivations underpinning the return to religion.Continue reading “The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People  “

A Return to Rome: Exploring the Motivations and Implications of England’s Turn Towards Catholicism

By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University I am Kristen Cavanagh, a first-year student at FSU who is majoring in English. As a literature student, I see stories as instruments that explore the human condition—our arc, psyche, and vulnerabilities. My particular fascination with the novel has grown alongside my desire to understand religious phenomena. I thinkContinue reading “A Return to Rome: Exploring the Motivations and Implications of England’s Turn Towards Catholicism”