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USC Office of Religious Life Proposes New Multi-Faith Center
USC is making plans to create a setting unparalleled in any other instutution of higher education -- a center dedicated to interfaith learning and particular practice side by side with the religious studies research.
The True Wealth of Nations Conference to be held June 2008
The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California is hosting a conference, June 18-22, 2008. The conference's theme will be: The True Wealth of Nations: Developing an Architecture for Analysis.
Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement Established
The Center for Religion and Civic Culture is proud to announce the beginning of The Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement. CMJE aims to enhance the understanding of Muslims and Jews about each other's faiths, as well as increase their ability to engage with each other on issues of mutual importance
Miller's Pentecostal Phenomenon Video on YouTube
This video highlights some of the documentary footage that Donald Miller, executive director of CRCC and director of the USC School of Religion, shot during research visits to more than 20 countries.
Seven Deadly Sins Updated
The Pope's update of the seven deadly sins list is discussed on the Knight Chair in Media and Religion website.
School of Religion involved in RIGG project
Course development is one of the focuses of the RIGG project. The goal of the project is to have 8 to 10 new courses focusing on religion in international relations at USC.
Can Shared Beliefs Clash With Values?
In the February issue of American Sociological Review, USC sociologist Paul Lichterman investigates how values instilled by faith affect relations among religious groups attempting to tackle community issues together.
Diane Winston Rolls out New Website
Professor, journalist, and Knight Chair in Media and Religion, Diane Winston has launched the new Knight Chair website.
Religion Department Offering Medical Ethics Course
For the first time in Spring 2008, the Religion department is offering REL 460: Senior Seminar in Medical Ethics to juniors as well as seniors.
Murray: Passing the Mantle
Rev. Cecil Murray, School of Religion's Tanzy Chair of Christian Ethics, heads up Passing the Mantle. "This effort is important because the essence of the struggle for black equity has always been based in the black church," says Murray.
School of Religion Welcomes New Professor David Albertson
The School of Religion is pleased to welcome David Albertson as an Assistant Professor to its faculty.
Miller's Book, Global Pentecostalism, Now Avaliable
School of Religion Director Donald Miller's latest work Global Pentecostalism, The New Face of Christian Social Engagement has been published.
First B.A. in Interdisciplinary Archaeology
Georgiana Nikias graduated in May 2007 as the first student to receive a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Archaeology at USC. Georgiana double majored and received a B.A. in Creative Writing as well.
Religion Major Graduates Garner Awards
The School of Religion is pleased to recognize religion majors who graduated with honors in May 2007. Congratulations!
Religious Studies: An Awarding Experience
Religion faculty receive important research awards in 2006-2007.
Porter lectures in Paris
School of Religion professor Ann Porter holds lecture series at College de France in Paris. She is using this coveted opportunity to challenge her colleagues in academia to re-envision the ancient world.
Religion Majors Win Symposium Awards for Ninth Year
Religion major, Kristin Butler and Ashley Sands, were awarded first place in humanities for their project, "Re-examining the Past" at USC's Ninth Annual Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work on April 11, 2007.
Archaeological Research Collection Move
The Archaeological Research Collection (ARC) has moved to Ahmanson Center for Biological Research. (ACB 335)
Commencement Reception
The School of Religion held their 2007 Commencement reception honoring the 2007 graduates in religion. It was held on May 11, 2007 following the satellite ceremony at the University Club. Religion majors, Ph.d. graduates,their families and faculty joined in the celebration.
Our new location
The School of Religion has moved to its new location at the Ahmanson Center Bldg. (ACB), right across from the Roski School of Fine Arts.
Professor Anne Porter on the move
Professor Porter's scholarship is receiving much attention here and abroad.
Welcome to the REL website
The new REL website is up and running...
Professor Robert F. Campany to join the REL faculty
We are pleased to welcome Professor Robert F. Campany to the USC School of Religion.
Graduating class of 2006 an honored class
REL Seniors receive top honors. Pictures from the graduation are now available.
Indiana Jones and the Ancient Cylinder Seal
Professors Bruce Zuckerman and Lynn Swartz Dodd receive a Mellon Undergraduate Mentoring Grant.
First Tribulation, Then Triumph
Professor Don Miller's work on Rwanda genocide helps net prestigious award for organization helping children orphaned by warfare.
There's Something Else About Mary
Professor Ronald Hock explores a highly influential but little-known document about Jesus
Kudos to REL student Ashley Sands
REL major Ashley Sands (2007) is acknowledged for her outstanding research this year.
Professor Lori Meeks receives SSRC-JSPS Fellowship
Lori Meeks is the recipient of a Social Science Research Council/Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship.
REL professors teaching at the cutting edge
School of Religion faculty are leading the Undergraduate Team Research Communities project and collaborating with the Institute for Multimedia literacy.
Zuckerman and Swartz Dodd do it again...
Professors Bruce Zuckerman and Lynn Swartz Dodd are the recipients of a 2006-07 Undergraduate Research Program Award.
Reaching out is so hard to do....
Professor Paul Lichterman's new book explores church groups and the difficulties of community outreach.
Religion majors inducted into Religious Studies Honor Society
Fourteen majors are inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa.
Professor Jane Iwamura is honored for her work
Professor Iwamura receives a 2006-07 Zumberge Award, as well as other honors.
REL 494 projects win Undergraduate Symposium awards
Students in REL 494 receive awards at the 2006 Undergraduate Symposium.
Conference Explores Pentecostal Movement
in the 100 years since the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, the rapid expansion of Pentecostalism has marked a dramatic shift in the world religious scene.
It's not your pastor's seminary anymore
New York Times: Students Flock to Seminaries, but Fewer See Pulpit in Future
Scholars Document Genocide Aftermath
Joined by USC colleagues, professor Donald Miller returns to Rwanda, where tens of thousands of lives were lost more than one decade ago.