Department News
Check out Dr. Gil Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religions Podcast!
Check this out to see how you can listen to Dr. Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religion Podcast!
January 12, 2026Faculty News
Join us in Celebrating Religious Studies' newest Assistant Professor, Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond!
The Religious Studies Department wants to celebrate Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond's recent academic endeavors that highlight her expertise!
October 30, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Schanbacher’s Latest Collaborative Publications Explores Community Approaches to Food Sovereignty
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."
April 30, 2025Publications
Celebrating Dr. Garrett Potts' Recent Publication as Editor of "MacIntyre and the Practice of Governing Institutions"
Congrats to Dr. Garrett Potts for his recent publication as Editor of "MacIntyre and the Practice of Governing Institutions"
February 10, 2025Faculty News, Publications
Three USF professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact
USF professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”
January 22, 2025Events
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