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.

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Graduate with an M.A. with little to no debt! The Department of Religious Studies offers generous financial support packages that include a tuition waiver and a stipend awarded to virtually everyone admitted. Work alongside award-winning faculty, who will provide mentorship throughout your graduate career!

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Sanjay Patel: From Pixar to the Mahabharata

04/02/26 — Join us on April 16th at 7:30 PM for a lecture given by Academy Award-Nominated Author, Sanjay Patel! Through a look at his new illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata, his talk will explore how ancient epics can be reinterpreted through contemporary illustration and animation!

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