The Religious Studies Club at UNC

About

RELIC (The Religious Studies Club at UNC) is a secular, student-led organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community centered on the academic study of religion and culture. Our mission is to make the critical study of religion more accessible by creating spaces for thoughtful dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement.

We believe that understanding religion (historically, socially, and culturally) is essential to understanding the human experience. Through our events and discussions, we explore how religion intersects with art, politics, ethics, identity, and daily life, while maintaining a clear distinction between studying religion and practicing it.

In partnership with the Department of Religious Studies and other student groups, RELIC hosts a variety of events, including:

Monthly casual meetings to discuss religion in the news and other related topics

Trivia nights

Film screenings and guided discussions

Panels featuring scholars and experts

To learn more or get involved, feel free to contact us via the email below—and don’t forget to request membership on Heel Life to stay informed about upcoming events!

What the board found

• Wed 21 Oct RELIC Trivia Night! Heel Life event
• Wed 30 Sep Meet the Club and Department: Religious Studies Social! Heel Life event
• Thu 16 Apr Sinners: A North Carolina Perspective Heel Life event
• Wed 4 Mar Newest post on their Instagram. Instagram
• Wed 4 Mar A Night at the Museum: Introduction to Religious Studies at Wilson Library Heel Life event
• Wed 5 Nov A Night at the Movies: Examining the Religious Elements in KPop Demon Hunters Heel Life event