The Center for Religion and Civic Culture and the Equity Research Institute at USC are partnering to study the reconstruction of the Los Angeles region’s social fabric following the 2025 wildfires.
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture is pleased to be partnering with the Rosemead School of Psychology’s Mental Health and the Church Initiative to provide coaching to 100 pastors through theFlourishing in Ministry program.
The series will focus on empirical studies at the intersection of theory and practice, and investigates the nexus of religion, spirituality and public life in a rapidly changing world.
Register for one or more sessions of a series will help you consider your own leadership style, the state of your organization and the needs of your community.
Until the pandemic, the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray was the first person in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s office every morning. Then 90 years old, he would open the gate to welcome guests looking for career or academic mentoring, advice about how to lead a church or take social action, or simply a compassionate ear.
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture celebrates the long and productive career of its co-founder Donald E. Miller upon his retirement from the center.
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture is launching a new project that seeks to help faith leaders think about their preaching in an ever-changing social and cultural landscape.
Our mission is to advance the understanding of religion and society, and support faith and community leaders in becoming full partners in the work of positive social change.
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture is independently funded by grants, contracts and gifts. We welcome your partnership and financial support.
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Center for Religion and Civic Culture
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0520
