Department of Religious Studies | College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Religious Studies | College of Arts and Sciences | University of South Florida

Write Clearly. Speak Thoughtfully. Think Critically. Join Religious Studies.
Write Clearly. Speak Thoughtfully. Think Critically. Join Religious Studies.
Write Clearly. Speak Thoughtfully. Think Critically. Join Religious Studies.
Write Clearly. Speak Thoughtfully. Think Critically. Join Religious Studies.
Write Clearly. Speak Thoughtfully. Think Critically. Join Religious Studies.

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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Check out Dr. Gil Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religions Podcast!

01/12/26 — Check this out to see how you can listen to Dr. Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religion Podcast!

Join us in Celebrating Religious Studies' newest Assistant Professor, Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond!

10/30/25 — The Religious Studies Department wants to celebrate Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond's recent academic endeavors that highlight her expertise!

Dr. Schanbacher’s Latest Collaborative Publications Explores Community Approaches to Food Sovereignty

04/30/25 — UPDATE: In addition to Dr. Will Schanbacher's co-authored an article in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development titled "Setting Tables for Community Food Sovereignty," he has a new co-authored publication titled "Crafting a grassroots introduction to food policy course." The initial article outlines a community-driven research project in Tampa that led to the creation of a practical toolkit for assessing and transforming local food systems. While the latest piece is a reflection on a pilot, public-facing virtual course, "Introduction to Food Policy."

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