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The myth of violent religion. Putting the fizz back into softdrinks.

Concordia in the news
Posted on June 17, 2015

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

Expert commentators

Concordia faculty and researchers are regularly asked to offer expert, informed opinions on many of today's most pressing problems. Read some of the latest news items about Concordians:

  • Paul Allen, associate professor in the Department of Theological Studies, writes an opinion piece in theMontreal Gazette. Allen challenges what he maintains is the myth that religion is violent and discusses the emergence of new scholarship that tackles this question. The piece is reprised by The Province. 
  • Jordan Le Bel, associate professor of marketing and director of the John Molson Executive MBA Program, is quoted in an article on cbc.ca about efforts by soft drink companies to recapture slipping market shares. Note that the article mistakenly identifies Le Bel as "Jordan Labelle".