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Sanjay Patel: From Pixar to the Mahabharata
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!
April 2, 2026Events
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
Join Us for a Special Film Screening: ALL ILLUSIONS MUST BE BROKEN- 3/24 at 7:00PM on CWY's 2nd Floor
The Religious Studies Department is hosting a special film screening event with FREE PIZZA!
March 18, 2025Events
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
Four of USF’s religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing USF in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.
Four of USF’s religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing USF in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.
January 16, 2025Honors and Awards
Check out Dr. Adib Farhadi's Most Recent Publication
Check out Dr. Adib Farhadi's Most Recent Publication
December 5, 2024Faculty News, Publications
Dr. Potts Makes a Guest Appearance on Bob Chapman's Podcast
Dr. Potts recently appeared on the Barry-Wehmiller Podcast with Bob Chapman to discuss the importance of end of life dialogue.
August 21, 2024Faculty News
Congratulations to Dr. Adib Farhadi!
Join us in congratulating Dr. Farhadi for receiving the University of South Florida Distinguished Service Award for 2022-2023!
May 1, 2024Faculty News
Religious Studies welcomed Dr. Steven M. Vose for an overview of historical narratives on Jain-Muslim relations in India
The Department of Religious Studies welcomed Dr. Steven M. Vose, an assistant professor in the Department of History and holder of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Professorship in Jain Studies at the University of Colorado-Denver, for a discussion on “Just as When Hindus Ruled: The Sultans of Delhi in Jain History and Memory.”
March 26, 2024Events