Dept of Energy Awards Lynn Dodd With Research at Argonne
The US Department of Energy has awarded USC Religion faculty Lynn Dodd access to the Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Photon Source,one of the nations top high-tech science centers. This is her second award from the Dept of Energy for cutting edge research on ancient objects.
McHugh Researching Role of Scents in Religion
Assistant professor James McHugh, who teaches religion courses at USC School of Religion, is working on an innovative book researching some of the mysteries behind scents and perfumes and their role in the practice of religion. Prof. McHugh won a grant through the USC Advancing Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences program.
Stonehenge Series kicks off the new Center for Commemorative Studies
The inaugural series featured the latest archaeological findings at the well-known site and explored the meaning of the past for the future.
CRCC Funding Opportunities for USC Scholars
CRCC provides support for USC faculty members and graduate students to pursue innovative projects related to religion
Upcoming Events
Lessons From the Holy Wars
Wednesday, February 10: 7:00PM
Doheny Memorial Library,
240
Bombs, booze, bibles, burqas and blasphemies. Lots of blasphemies. A talk with writer and USC fellow Rob Asghar.learn more
Making a Mini-Israel in the Poconos
Wednesday, February 17: 4:45 pm
Davidson Conference Center
Dan Lainer-Vos, Ruth Ziegler Early Career Chair in Jewish Studies and assistant professor of sociology, presents his inaugural lecture.learn more
Sensing the Gods: Materiality, Perception and the Divine
Tuesday, March 23: 3:00 pm
Doheny Memorial Library, Rm. 240
Religion professors, James McHugh and Lisa Bitel, join Yale University Milette Gaifman in a discussion on how the sacred is perceived.learn more
Muslim-Jewish Film Series this spring
The Center for Muslim/Jewish Engagement (a division of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture) is hosting a Muslim/Jewish film series on the USC campus.learn more
Senior Faculty Position Available
School of Religion is seeking applications for a senior scholar. learn more
